I am an OG Evo owners and just getting back into flashing and trying out different roms. Back when I would flash custom roms, the tool of choice for backing up data+apps was Titanium backup. Has this changed?
I am on Blazer 1.7 right now and would like to update to 1.9 but I don't want to lose all of my data and apps. He says something in his OP about there being an update.zip, but I don't see it anywhere. Is this pretty common for devs to include a update.zip that lets you seamlessly upgrade from version to version of the same custom rom?
With the OG Evo, you couldn't back up data from a ASOP rom and then flash over to a sense ROM and restore your data or else it would crap out on you. Is there anything that I need to watch out for in that respect?
So I have two questions
1. How do I retain my apps and information going from the same custom rom to a updated version of that custom rom?
2. How do I retain my apps and information going form one custom rom to another custom rom?
Thanks!
Hi and welcome to this awesome phone! XD
I too came from an OG EVO, was sporting Warm twopointthree back then...
jhoffy22 said:
Back when I would flash custom roms, the tool of choice for backing up data+apps was Titanium backup. Has this changed?
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Nope, it is still the tool of choice and everything from the OG EVO applies. It's a universal tool and works the same across devices. Do a user app+data only back up from OG EVO and restore it on the SG3. Do not restore system apps from OG EVO to SG3, these are the apps that are red or yellow font in TB.
jhoffy22 said:
I am on Blazer 1.7 right now and would like to update to 1.9 but I don't want to lose all of my data and apps. He says something in his OP about there being an update.zip, but I don't see it anywhere. Is this pretty common for devs to include a update.zip that lets you seamlessly upgrade from version to version of the same custom rom?
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I'm not on Blazer and haven't used it, maybe some one will come in and comment on this. You could try another ROM, like FreeGS3. It has a lot of positive reviews and is up-to-date with the latest OTA. The link is in my sig... You should have TWRP recovery for this ROM to install properly, the link is also in my sig.
jhoffy22 said:
With the OG Evo, you couldn't back up data from a ASOP rom and then flash over to a sense ROM and restore your data or else it would crap out on you. Is there anything that I need to watch out for in that respect?
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The same applies with the SG3, this is because the system apps on the stock or TW SG3 are well Touch Wiz System.UI and framework and applying these to a AOSP ROM that has completly different System.UI and framwork will bring a lot of force closes and ultimatly an unresponsive device. You can restore user apps without issues.
jhoffy22 said:
1. How do I retain my apps and information going from the same custom rom to a updated version of that custom rom?
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There are a few options for this, you can "dirty flash" the ROM and you'll have the same setup and data as before the flash. This is just flash the ROM and only wipe cache and dalvik, but you should only do this when it's an incremental update from the same ROM. Although some say it is best to do a complete wipe and then flash the ROM even if it's incremental update of the same... One thing reported from some doing a dirty flash is poor battery performance or randon force closes, only way to fix this is a clean flash. Also, the dev (usually) let's the user base know if there was a change to the System.UI or framework and needing a clean install of the incremental update. This was also the case back in the OG EVO. Try the different options and see what's best for you.
jhoffy22 said:
2. How do I retain my apps and information going form one custom rom to another custom rom?
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Answered above, same applies.
Also, for clean install do the following, Wipe Factory Reset>Wipe System>Wipe Cache>Wipe Dalvik and then flash the new ROM.
dragon_rckr said:
Hi and welcome to this awesome phone! XD
I too came from an OG EVO, was sporting Warm twopointthree back then...
Nope, it is still the tool of choice and everything from the OG EVO applies. It's a universal tool and works the same across devices. Do a user app+data only back up from OG EVO and restore it on the SG3. Do not restore system apps from OG EVO to SG3, these are the apps that are red or yellow font in TB.
I'm not on Blazer and haven't used it, maybe some one will come in and comment on this. You could try another ROM, like FreeGS3. It has a lot of positive reviews and is up-to-date with the latest OTA. The link is in my sig... You should have TWRP recovery for this ROM to install properly, the link is also in my sig.
The same applies with the SG3, this is because the system apps on the stock or TW SG3 are well Touch Wiz System.UI and framework and applying these to a AOSP ROM that has completly different System.UI and framwork will bring a lot of force closes and ultimatly an unresponsive device. You can restore user apps without issues.
There are a few options for this, you can "dirty flash" the ROM and you'll have the same setup and data as before the flash. This is just flash the ROM and only wipe cache and dalvik, but you should only do this when it's an incremental update from the same ROM. Although some say it is best to do a complete wipe and then flash the ROM even if it's incremental update of the same... One thing reported from some doing a dirty flash is poor battery performance or randon force closes, only way to fix this is a clean flash. Also, the dev (usually) let's the user base know if there was a change to the System.UI or framework and needing a clean install of the incremental update. This was also the case back in the OG EVO. Try the different options and see what's best for you.
Answered above, same applies.
Also, for clean install do the following, Wipe Factory Reset>Wipe System>Wipe Cache>Wipe Dalvik and then flash the new ROM.
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Thank you for the awesome reply! Blazer 1.7 is awesome, smooth as butter and no problems with battery life whatsoever. I'm really enjoying it. The only reason I want to update is because of the pop up that I am getting about the new software update being available. I don't want to accidentally install the update and then brick my phone.
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Thank you for the awesome reply! Blazer 1.7 is awesome, smooth as butter and no problems with battery life whatsoever. I'm really enjoying it. The only reason I want to update is because of the pop up that I am getting about the new software update being available. I don't want to accidentally install the update and then brick my phone.
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Gotcha! No worries here, just hit apply update and it'll reboot and "try" to install but it will fail since you have a custom bootloader. It won't brick the phone at all, unlike ye ol EVO :/
The thing that has bricked many SG3 has been flashing a ROM the international version... stay away from those.
BTW if you think Blazer is smooth, try FreeGS3, you'll be blown away haha
There's also a JB leak from Sprint in the dev section, I'm trying that tonight.
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Gotcha! No worries here, just hit apply update and it'll reboot and "try" to install but it will fail since you have a custom bootloader. It won't brick the phone at all, unlike ye ol EVO :/
The thing that has bricked many SG3 has been flashing a ROM the international version... stay away from those.
BTW if you think Blazer is smooth, try FreeGS3, you'll be blown away haha
There's also a JB leak from Sprint in the dev section, I'm trying that tonight.
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Haha I will be careful to avoid that then.
I have one more question. When doing a restore with Titanium backup coming from one rom to another (just switched from Blazer to FGS3), what restore option do I choose? I chose to "restore missing apps with data"
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Haha I will be careful to avoid that then.
I have one more question. When doing a restore with Titanium backup coming from one rom to another (just switched from Blazer to FGS3), what restore option do I choose? I chose to "restore missing apps with data"
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Yup, just that and select which user apps you want to restore and let go through the process.
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Yup, just that and select which user apps you want to restore and let go through the process.
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Sweet, thanks a lot!
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Sweet, thanks a lot!
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No prob
You can also restore some system apps, but be careful with which ones. I usually restore dialer storage, msg storage, wifi settings and account sync settings.
hi, i recently got an ATT note 2. The phone I got already got Clean ROM 3.5, so I presume it is rooted, with custom recovery (TWRP when I checked). I am thinking of flashing to a diff rom and just want to ask a few questions.
1-do I need to run triangle away every time I flash to a diff rom?
2-since the phone already has a custom rom, I should not have to root it, am I correct?
3-If I want to install custom, ROMs, can I just put the ROM in the external SD and flash it that way (of course with clear cash, davik, etc as states in the rom).
4-I am thinking of playing with the CleanROM 4.2.4 or the ACE version? any issue with either one compare to the 3.5 that I am using now? any recommendation?
5-anything I need ot watch out before I flash it? I have flashed a coupole of time with htc phone and this is my first samsung phone so I don't watn to brick it.
thanks a lot guys, XDA rocks.
PUTALE said:
hi, i recently got an ATT note 2. The phone I got already got Clean ROM 3.5, so I presume it is rooted, with custom recovery (TWRP when I checked). I am thinking of flashing to a diff rom and just want to ask a few questions.
1-do I need to run triangle away every time I flash to a diff rom?
2-since the phone already has a custom rom, I should not have to root it, am I correct?
3-If I want to install custom, ROMs, can I just put the ROM in the external SD and flash it that way (of course with clear cash, davik, etc as states in the rom).
4-I am thinking of playing with the CleanROM 4.2.4 or the ACE version? any issue with either one compare to the 3.5 that I am using now? any recommendation?
5-anything I need ot watch out before I flash it? I have flashed a coupole of time with htc phone and this is my first samsung phone so I don't watn to brick it.
thanks a lot guys, XDA rocks.
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1. No you do not need to run triangle away usually only have to run it if you are going back to stock and may want to return the phone.
2.Nope it has a Rom you are rooted !
3.That is what I do when installing a new rom factory reset wipe davlik and cache and install you may have to fix permissions with some installs as well after installing.
4.From the bit I played with the new Clean rom it is very stable with minimum if any grief Jedi 9 is also a awesome ROM and my current fave.
5.Just read up lots before you do it follow every step they tell you to take your time it is easy just make sure ya know what you are doing before you start.
6.Enjoy they are a awesome phone !!
Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. It heped a lot. I will definitelycheck the roms. I am using 3.5 and it runs really good and hate to ruin it.
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Thanks a lot for your prompt reply. It heped a lot. I will definitelycheck the roms. I am using 3.5 and it runs really good and hate to ruin it.
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do a backup in twrp before flashing a new one, you can always come back
thanks for the info. That brings me to another question with TWRP, when I do TWRP backup, should I backup everything, modem, efs, etc. Also, if I use that backup and I do restore, does it restore everything, program, rom, setting, etc?
Also, if I want to flash the stock ROM, would that mess up my root, recovery etc? Do I need to do anything if I flash the stock ROM? From my past experience, sometimes, it is good to flash the stock rom once in awhile since that seem to do some sort of clean up and it also helped to keep the modem and such up to date.Probaby won't keep the stock for a long time but just thought I may flash it to play with it and keep the modem files up to date. Then flash custom rom. I also read that if I want to use triangle, I must be on stock rom or it will brick my phone, so I want to make sure before I start playing with diff roms.
thanks a lot guys
PUTALE said:
thanks for the info. That brings me to another question with TWRP, when I do TWRP backup, should I backup everything, modem, efs, etc. Also, if I use that backup and I do restore, does it restore everything, program, rom, setting, etc?
Also, if I want to flash the stock ROM, would that mess up my root, recovery etc? Do I need to do anything if I flash the stock ROM? From my past experience, sometimes, it is good to flash the stock rom once in awhile since that seem to do some sort of clean up and it also helped to keep the modem and such up to date.Probaby won't keep the stock for a long time but just thought I may flash it to play with it and keep the modem files up to date. Then flash custom rom. I also read that if I want to use triangle, I must be on stock rom or it will brick my phone, so I want to make sure before I start playing with diff roms.
thanks a lot guys
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This is one of nice features of TWRP... ability to backup/restore individual partitions. Android stores various blocks in different partitions. To name a few, System, Data, Modem, Recovery, Boot, Cache, etc. If you just want to backup your modem for example, just check the "modem" box (and I recommend naming the folder to something significant so down the road you'll know which modem it is). When you restore, that folder will only have your modem.. so you can restore a different modem without having to change your rom, (etc). Kernels are stored in the "boot" partitions.. again, if you want to change kernels, backup the boot partition and name it properly if case you want to reflash that kernel. Generally, after my first flash of a new ROM, kernel, modem, I'll create a "boot" backup, "modem" backup, and ROM (system/data/boot) partition backups. If you look in the TWRP folders themselves, you can see the blocks which are backed up... or will be restored. Hope that helps.
PUTALE said:
thanks for the info. That brings me to another question with TWRP, when I do TWRP backup, should I backup everything, modem, efs, etc. Also, if I use that backup and I do restore, does it restore everything, program, rom, setting, etc?
Also, if I want to flash the stock ROM, would that mess up my root, recovery etc? Do I need to do anything if I flash the stock ROM? From my past experience, sometimes, it is good to flash the stock rom once in awhile since that seem to do some sort of clean up and it also helped to keep the modem and such up to date.Probaby won't keep the stock for a long time but just thought I may flash it to play with it and keep the modem files up to date. Then flash custom rom. I also read that if I want to use triangle, I must be on stock rom or it will brick my phone, so I want to make sure before I start playing with diff roms.
thanks a lot guys
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When I back up in TWRP, I usually just go with what is default checked off. You will not mess up your root unless you really really tried to. The last time I ever had to flash back to stock then to a custom was on my Xperia X10a... You should be fine flashing a new rom without having to go back to stock as long as you do a good wipe (Wipe System, Factory Rest, Davlik, and Cache is what I do only because it doesn't hurt... I've read you do not need to do all those steps but I do them nonetheless). Do not use Triangle Away unless you plan on returning your phone or send it in for warranty. Only then should you start asking questions about that tool.
The only issue that may cause SOME confusion (not too much but some) is flashing back and forth between a 4.1.2 and a 4.2.1 since the SD card adjusts to User settings (some folders open up for individual users on 4.2 but as far as my experience goes, I have not had any issues with it, I just needed to study my SD card after each flash).
So you should be fine... just do backups, rename them to make sure you know which rom belongs to which backup, delete the old ones from the RESTORE menu in TWRP in case you are backing up the same rom to save you some space (my backups take around 2 gigs sometimes EACH) and you should be good to go... Enjoy tweaking out on your roms!
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This is one of nice features of TWRP... ability to backup/restore individual partitions. Android stores various blocks in different partitions. To name a few, System, Data, Modem, Recovery, Boot, Cache, etc. If you just want to backup your modem for example, just check the "modem" box (and I recommend naming the folder to something significant so down the road you'll know which modem it is). When you restore, that folder will only have your modem.. so you can restore a different modem without having to change your rom, (etc). Kernels are stored in the "boot" partitions.. again, if you want to change kernels, backup the boot partition and name it properly if case you want to reflash that kernel. Generally, after my first flash of a new ROM, kernel, modem, I'll create a "boot" backup, "modem" backup, and ROM (system/data/boot) partition backups. If you look in the TWRP folders themselves, you can see the blocks which are backed up... or will be restored. Hope that helps.
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Much appreciated for your detail explanation on the TWRP. I did a quick backup and selected all of the option and now I see the files in my external SD:
modem.emmc.win
data.ext4.win
cache.ext4.win
recovery.emmc.win
boot.emmc.win
efs.ext4.win
data.ext4.win
system.ext4.win
Quick question. If I understand correctly, the modem and efs is not ROM backup, so if I just want to revert to the rom I am currently running with all apps and such, I only need to backup system, boot, data, am I correct?
Also, is there any way that I can retain my data, settings, and apps, without re-download and re-configurate everything after I flash to a new ROM? I am thinking that maybe data will do such thing but not too certain. In the past, whenever I flash to a new rom, I always download all apps again from market and setup everything again, a bit hassle but that's how I did
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When I back up in TWRP, I usually just go with what is default checked off. You will not mess up your root unless you really really tried to. The last time I ever had to flash back to stock then to a custom was on my Xperia X10a... You should be fine flashing a new rom without having to go back to stock as long as you do a good wipe (Wipe System, Factory Rest, Davlik, and Cache is what I do only because it doesn't hurt... I've read you do not need to do all those steps but I do them nonetheless). Do not use Triangle Away unless you plan on returning your phone or send it in for warranty. Only then should you start asking questions about that tool.
The only issue that may cause SOME confusion (not too much but some) is flashing back and forth between a 4.1.2 and a 4.2.1 since the SD card adjusts to User settings (some folders open up for individual users on 4.2 but as far as my experience goes, I have not had any issues with it, I just needed to study my SD card after each flash).
So you should be fine... just do backups, rename them to make sure you know which rom belongs to which backup, delete the old ones from the RESTORE menu in TWRP in case you are backing up the same rom to save you some space (my backups take around 2 gigs sometimes EACH) and you should be good to go... Enjoy tweaking out on your roms!
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thanks for the info/warning on the triangle. I read that it can brick the phone and also needs to be on the stock to use it. Also read that if there's too many counts, it may not work. I guess for now, I just won't touch it.
Since there's no 4.2 roms available (at least not what I have seen and want to play, CleanRom or Jedi as they are highly rated), I guess for now I do not have to worry much on the SD card issue. It will be safer I guess for now just stick with 4.1.2 until the kinks are worked out.
For the wipe system, factory, davlik, cache, do I do that before flashing it?watched a couple of video and instruction and they all have diff answers. Some people said do factory reset, flash, and then wipe davik and cache.
Again, really really appreciate all of the support guys.
PUTALE said:
Much appreciated for your detail explanation on the TWRP. I did a quick backup and selected all of the option and now I see the files in my external SD:
modem.emmc.win
data.ext4.win
cache.ext4.win
recovery.emmc.win
boot.emmc.win
efs.ext4.win
data.ext4.win
system.ext4.win
Quick question. If I understand correctly, the modem and efs is not ROM backup, so if I just want to revert to the rom I am currently running with all apps and such, I only need to backup system, boot, data, am I correct?
Also, is there any way that I can retain my data, settings, and apps, without re-download and re-configurate everything after I flash to a new ROM? I am thinking that maybe data will do such thing but not too certain. In the past, whenever I flash to a new rom, I always download all apps again from market and setup everything again, a bit hassle but that's how I did
thanks for the info/warning on the triangle. I read that it can brick the phone and also needs to be on the stock to use it. Also read that if there's too many counts, it may not work. I guess for now, I just won't touch it.
Since there's no 4.2 roms available (at least not what I have seen and want to play, CleanRom or Jedi as they are highly rated), I guess for now I do not have to worry much on the SD card issue. It will be safer I guess for now just stick with 4.1.2 until the kinks are worked out.
For the wipe system, factory, davlik, cache, do I do that before flashing it?watched a couple of video and instruction and they all have diff answers. Some people said do factory reset, flash, and then wipe davik and cache.
Again, really really appreciate all of the support guys.
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Think of your Nandroid (TWRP) backup as a roll back to what you are comfortable with (check everything off so you do not lose a thing if you want) in case you find that the new thing you flashed isn't all that it was cracked up to be for you or something messes up. The Nandroid backup is EVERYONE's friend.
As for flashing a new ROM and having to start all over, I will use this as an example: I have two backups; one for Paranoid Android (4.2.1 AOSPA) and Clean 4.2.5 (4.1.2). When I originally flashed my stock to Clean, I must've gotten lucky by just wiping the system (ROM only and not a factory reset) and all my data transferred over just fine with no issues... but when flashing to PA, I had to do a full wipe then start from scratch (which was not bad if you sync your apps and contacts thru Google). Also, you might want to get another backup system such as Super Backup to back up your contacts and SMS messages (be careful with backing up call logs if you go to 4.2.1 ROMs because for some reason, things went wacky for me). Titanium is a good system to use for power users but sometimes, to keep it as simple as possible, count on Google at first for your app syncing (and if you get Amazon App Store, you will have to get that APK to download the apps from that store).
Anyway, from there (if you want to play with multiple ROMs) you now have a foundation. Dirty flashing (flashing a new version of a ROM you currently have without doing a full wipe... just in case you didn't know... for me, I just wipe System [no factory reset] then flash the upgrade) should be fine... again, I'm typing from experience because there are some people who do run into issues dirty flashing and is usually not supported by the devs unless you do a full wipe and flash. I have not had any issues whatsoever dirty flashing both PA and Clean versions.
As for methods of wiping, honestly they're all right... I just posted what I usually do when I want to do a full wipe. Only if you want to do a dirty flash, you won't have to wipe or do a partial wipe (I partial wipe e.g. Clean 4.0.5 to 4.2.5: Delete last Clean Rom backup through the Restore menu, Nandroid Back Up current working Clean Rom 4.0.5, Wipe System, Install the new 4.2.5, wipe Davlik and Cache (again, I do this just in case but some devs say it's unnecessary), then reboot and wait for the apps to reset... all was where it was when I left 4.0.5.
PUTALE said:
Quick question. If I understand correctly, the modem and efs is not ROM backup, so if I just want to revert to the rom I am currently running with all apps and such, I only need to backup system, boot, data, am I correct?
Also, is there any way that I can retain my data, settings, and apps, without re-download and re-configurate everything after I flash to a new ROM? I am thinking that maybe data will do such thing but not too certain. In the past, whenever I flash to a new rom, I always download all apps again from market and setup everything again, a bit hassle but that's how I did
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Yes... if you're retaining your current modem and recovery... to restore a rom just as it was when you backed it up, restore boot (which has the kernel), system and data. One your second question, when restoring a different rom , it's best to always restore system/data/boot together. You can use TiBu to restore your user app DATA, and individual apps usually have their own backup files you can restore (like Nova/Apex launchers [which can restore your widgets], calendar, etc).
much appreciated guys. thanks so much. I think I got it. Will get ready to pick a good ROM and starts flashing.
one little thing, I saw this rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124182
it says stock rooted, does that mean that it is essentailly identical to what is found on the stock rom except that it will not mess up with my recovery and rooting if I use it to flash as oppose to the guide I saw online to flash to completely stock using ODIN.
Also, I did the unlock with what I found on the thread, would that mess got messed up when I flash to different ROM?
PUTALE said:
much appreciated guys. thanks so much. I think I got it. Will get ready to pick a good ROM and starts flashing.
one little thing, I saw this rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124182
it says stock rooted, does that mean that it is essentailly identical to what is found on the stock rom except that it will not mess up with my recovery and rooting if I use it to flash as oppose to the guide I saw online to flash to completely stock using ODIN.
Also, I did the unlock with what I found on the thread, would that mess got messed up when I flash to different ROM?
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I have never used that rom so I can't say for sure. Try it out and see what happens. If you don't like it, restore your backup.
PUTALE said:
much appreciated guys. thanks so much. I think I got it. Will get ready to pick a good ROM and starts flashing.
one little thing, I saw this rom here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124182
it says stock rooted, does that mean that it is essentailly identical to what is found on the stock rom except that it will not mess up with my recovery and rooting if I use it to flash as oppose to the guide I saw online to flash to completely stock using ODIN.
Also, I did the unlock with what I found on the thread, would that mess got messed up when I flash to different ROM?
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That rom is one of the most recent 7105 (note2 international) samsung firmware releases... supposedly better battery life than LL7 or LL4. It's the stock MA6 pre rooted (i.e., has SuperSU app and binaries included). No other features added like you would find with CleanROM 4.2.5 for example. It includes rom and kernel... so it will write to your system, data, and boot partitions. Whatever custom recovery you have now and flash this with will not be touched.
thanks again.
I've flashed 3-4 ROMs on my Dinc2. (Magnolia, IC Tazz, Skyraider, ViperINC). I've done the wipe cache/davlik/format before each flash. After testing each ROM, I decided on Magnolia, and did a full superduperwipe via Chillybean's AntiVenom. With each ROM flash I've noticed things being different and outright missing. For example, YouTube may or may not be there after flash.
Is this normal? I've tried formatting with ext3 and ext4, noticing no speed or function different... but could this have something to do with it?
I'm still sorta new at this flashing thing. If there's something I'm missing or doing wrong, I'm open to ALL suggestions.
My phone is a Verizon Dinc2, radio is 320, and my recovery is 4EXT.
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I've flashed 3-4 ROMs on my Dinc2. (Magnolia, IC Tazz, Skyraider, ViperINC). I've done the wipe cache/davlik/format before each flash. After testing each ROM, I decided on Magnolia, and did a full superduperwipe via Chillybean's AntiVenom. With each ROM flash I've noticed things being different and outright missing. For example, YouTube may or may not be there after flash.
Is this normal? I've tried formatting with ext3 and ext4, noticing no speed or function different... but could this have something to do with it?
I'm still sorta new at this flashing thing. If there's something I'm missing or doing wrong, I'm open to ALL suggestions.
My phone is a Verizon Dinc2, radio is 320, and my recovery is 4EXT.
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Some Deva just won't put it in their Roms. Most the apps just need to be redowbliaded from the market.
Sent from a phone HTC forgot. Right now its running Chilly powered PAC n a lil NOS jus for fun.
Thanks but that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying I can load the same ROM from the same file and there be different apps or features each time I flash it.
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Thanks but that's not what I'm saying. I'm saying I can load the same ROM from the same file and there be different apps or features each time I flash it.
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Then you probably aren't doing a full wipe, assuming the rom isn't an aroma installed rom and you choose different features.
yes, they are Aroma installed, using EXT4 as my recovery. I'm talking about (specifically) Magnolia and ViperINC. I've noticed different apps being loaded with each flash. I use Chilly's AntiVenom wiper, then let the ROM do another wipe of it's own choosing. It's just weird, I thought I'd ask if anyone else ever had the same experience.
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*facepalm
Rumblur said:
I've flashed 3-4 ROMs on my Dinc2. (Magnolia, IC Tazz, Skyraider, ViperINC). I've done the wipe cache/davlik/format before each flash. After testing each ROM, I decided on Magnolia, and did a full superduperwipe via Chillybean's AntiVenom. With each ROM flash I've noticed things being different and outright missing. For example, YouTube may or may not be there after flash.
Is this normal? I've tried formatting with ext3 and ext4, noticing no speed or function different... but could this have something to do with it?
I'm still sorta new at this flashing thing. If there's something I'm missing or doing wrong, I'm open to ALL suggestions.
My phone is a Verizon Dinc2, radio is 320, and my recovery is 4EXT.
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Hi Friend,
Best way to overcome this is to install Titanium Backup from play store and take a full backup of your apps+data and you can restore the same after flashing new rom.
Regarding youtube you can flash GAPPS from this link goo.im/gapps (install according to your android version)
denny007 said:
Hi Friend,
Best way to overcome this is to install Titanium Backup from play store and take a full backup of your apps+data and you can restore the same after flashing new rom.
Regarding youtube you can flash GAPPS from this link goo.im/gapps (install according to your android version)
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Um, if you're flashing sense roms, don't flash gapps... Those are specifically for aosp, cm base and aokp roms.
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I just recently rooted my LG G3 D850. I've backed up all my apps using Titanium Backup.. I flashed TWRP recovery and have backed up my stock ROM (I think lol) and I'm just wondering if anybody could tell me if the most recent cm12.1 nightly (5/31/15) will flash ok even though I'm currently running lollipop 5.0.1 Sorry if this is a really noob question lol I just don't want to brick my phone And if anyone has any input on whether or not I should even bother flashing cm until a stable build that would be great! Thanks in advance and I'm glad to join all of you!
If you can boot into twrp then you sold be fine
Ant71598 said:
I just recently rooted my LG G3 D850. I've backed up all my apps using Titanium Backup.. I flashed TWRP recovery and have backed up my stock ROM (I think lol) and I'm just wondering if anybody could tell me if the most recent cm12.1 nightly (5/31/15) will flash ok even though I'm currently running lollipop 5.0.1 Sorry if this is a really noob question lol I just don't want to brick my phone And if anyone has any input on whether or not I should even bother flashing cm until a stable build that would be great! Thanks in advance and I'm glad to join all of you!
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There are varying opinions on the use of TItanium Backup. I would suggest not using it to go between stock and AOSP/CM. I usually backup from within a few apps, contacts, Nova, SMS... then restore on the other side.
I do not have your variant, so can't recommend a specific ROM based on experience with it, but I run this on mine and it is SOLID. They have a build for the D850, too, you just have to look for it on the page..
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I would highly recommend Slim Gapps.
If you wait for a CM ROM to go stable, you may never make the switch! I ran nightlies for a while on another device; some are just more debugged than others. You will likely know early on if a release will not work for you as a daily driver and then all you have to do is revert to your last backup via TWRP. Either way, I wouldn't suggest flashing a ROM while on the morning tube, knowing you will need everything to work to get through your day. You will want to take some time with it to get comfortable, figure out what [else] it can do, and make sure that everything works. Sometimes little things (like GPS) are an easy fix that you can apply if you take a few minutes to look into it here.
Ant71598 said:
I just recently rooted my LG G3 D850. I've backed up all my apps using Titanium Backup.. I flashed TWRP recovery and have backed up my stock ROM (I think lol) and I'm just wondering if anybody could tell me if the most recent cm12.1 nightly (5/31/15) will flash ok even though I'm currently running lollipop 5.0.1 Sorry if this is a really noob question lol I just don't want to brick my phone And if anyone has any input on whether or not I should even bother flashing cm until a stable build that would be great! Thanks in advance and I'm glad to join all of you!
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Flash away! Just make sure you wipe your phone first (you'll probably find how to wipe it in the first post of the CM12.1 thread, under install instructions)
Yeah! I wouldn't try to recover from back-up after flashing, seeing how you are switching from stock to CM, and these might be built differently. I would only back-up in case I screwed up and needed to revert to stock.
munte89 said:
Flash away! Just make sure you wipe your phone first (you'll probably find how to wipe it in the first post of the CM12.1 thread, under install instructions)
Yeah! I wouldn't try to recover from back-up after flashing, seeing how you are switching from stock to CM, and these might be built differently. I would only back-up in case I screwed up and needed to revert to stock.
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Yeah I backed up my stock ROM just in case of a soft brick. But thanks for all the help.