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[Q] How to update your ROM.

Hello guys, I would like to know how to update my ROM using dalvik cache? I have Foxhound ROM 0.3 and i would like to install the 0.4. Can anyone help me ?

Hi Mate
You don't update using the Dalvik Cache. The Dalvik Cache is just something that is best to clear before an update.
In order to flash a new ROM there are a few things you need to have set up on your computer and phone and they are well detailed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
Read the above thread and find out what has already been done. I think your phone will be Bootloader Unlocked and Rooted already. If so flash the latest Clockwork Recovery Mod CWM and then just download the ROM you want and store it on your phone. Once done you will be able to use the above link to easily write it to your phone using CRM and the Flash Update from SD Card Option.
Hope this helps.

jamesmcuk said:
Hi Mate
You don't update using the Dalvik Cache. The Dalvik Cache is just something that is best to clear before an update.
In order to flash a new ROM there are a few things you need to have set up on your computer and phone and they are well detailed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
Read the above thread and find out what has already been done. I think your phone will be Bootloader Unlocked and Rooted already. If so flash the latest Clockwork Recovery Mod CWM and then just download the ROM you want and store it on your phone. Once done you will be able to use the above link to easily write it to your phone using CRM and the Flash Update from SD Card Option.
Hope this helps.
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Ummm. he doesn't have to read that thread..
Just simply download the ROM
Put it on your phone's storage
Boot into CWR
Wipe Dalvik and Cache
Flash ROM
[OPTIONAL] Flash Kernel (if you used one a custom kernel)

zephiK said:
Ummm. he doesn't have to read that thread..
Just simply download the ROM
Put it on your phone's storage
Boot into CWR
Wipe Dalvik and Cache
Flash ROM
[OPTIONAL] Flash Kernel (if you used one a custom kernel)
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If you flash another rom, will your apps be wiped as well? And if you flash an update from the same rom? Just back-up with Titanium or? Thanks.

danielvc said:
If you flash another rom, will your apps be wiped as well? And if you flash an update from the same rom? Just back-up with Titanium or? Thanks.
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Apps are never wiped unless you wipe data/factory. Yes use titanium
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

How clean install Custom ROMS?

How to clean install custom ROM.
I have MIUI ROM and i want to try diffrent ROM ,
please tell me how to full wipe data ( completely remove MIUI) except sd data like music, movies..etc.
Thank you...

rom dev already made update script that will wipe all thing inside your phone when you flash his rom,you also can manually wipe data,dalvik and cache,no sd data will be wiped

rashid.fairus said:
rom dev already made update script that will wipe all thing inside your phone when you flash his rom,you also can manually wipe data,dalvik and cache,no sd data will be wiped
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Not always (TEAM does not do this. )
easiest way is to grab a Stock Firmware FTF file then flash it with Flashtool. there are huge big guides in general so i'll let you find them.
this will wipe everything and put the stock kernel on
Pvy.

[Q] Problem jelly sandwich

Hi (and sorry for my bad english)
Today i got a problem with jellysandwich, i try to install this rom with my arc s with bootloader not allowed to be unlock. When i finish the installation in aroma i reboot and the screen stop at sony logo, someone have n idea about my problem ?

ClosureDX said:
someone have n idea about my problem ?
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Reflash a stock ROM and try again. See the first link in my sig too before replying.

But which one stock ? And in "how to" install the rom.they say fix permission in cwm but i can't see this option

ClosureDX said:
But which one stock ? And in "how to" install the rom.they say fix permission in cwm but i can't see this option
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stock rom for arc
stock rom for arc s
Here is tutorial on how to flash stock rom
root your phone after flashing stock rom (you should know how because you could flash custom rom before despite it failing
make sure in cwm before installation
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe cache partition
3. go to mounts and storage menu and\
4. format /system
5. format/data
6. format cache
7. exit mounts and storage menu
6. go to advance
7. wipe dalvik cache
8. wipe battery stats
9. exit advance
10. install Jelly sandwich from sd card without rebooting

And there is a post to know how to root the arc s 4.0.4 or i need to downgrade first ?

here is a good thorough guide

For cwm i use SE extreme tweak installer is that good or there is a new version ?

ClosureDX said:
For cwm i use SE extreme tweak installer is that good or there is a new version ?
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I use "x-parts". Search in Google Play
Sent from Xperia Arc S

Wont xparts recovery kill system partition if you format it?
Sent from my LT15i using xda premium

does anyone have stock GB for LT18i?

will using GB 2.3.4 stock work?
jman2131 said:
stock rom for arc
stock rom for arc s
Here is tutorial on how to flash stock rom
root your phone after flashing stock rom (you should know how because you could flash custom rom before despite it failing
make sure in cwm before installation
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe cache partition
3. go to mounts and storage menu and\
4. format /system
5. format/data
6. format cache
7. exit mounts and storage menu
6. go to advance
7. wipe dalvik cache
8. wipe battery stats
9. exit advance
10. install Jelly sandwich from sd card without rebooting
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If I flash back to the GB ROM that's available when I use EMMA (when I tried earlier it is the only "service" that came up). Then do the steps outlined here, will it work? Or should i use the 4.0.4 ROM in the link that you provided? -> http://www.filehosting.org/file/details/399620/LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_Generic_Global.ftf

[ROM] [LB&UB] (ODEX) Rooted Sony Stock 10.3.1.A.2.67 Flashable Rom C6506

Rooted Sony stock 10.3.1.A.2.67 Flashable Rom Xperia ZL
For Locked and Unlocked Bootloaders
Hi Everyone,
Here is a rooted stock 10.3.1.A.2.67 (Generic ES unbranded) rom.
Hope you like it
Rom features:
> Rooted with the latest SuperSU
Installation instructions:
If you're already running the 10.3.1.A.2.67 stock rom:
Copy the rom to your microSD
Backup any important data to your microSD
Boot into recovery and do a nandroid backup first
If you have CWM: select Wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache, go into 'mounts and storage' and select Format /system, then /data, then /cache
If you have TWRP: select Wipe then Advanced Wipe, tick Dalvik Cache, System, Cache and Data then wipe.
Install the rom and enjoy!
*the first boot will take a while just be patient
If you're running 10.3.1.A.0.244 or any previous firmware:
Copy the rom to your microSD
Make sure you update to 2.67 before flashing.
Backup any important data to your microSD
Boot into recovery and do a nandroid backup first
If you have CWM: select Wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache, go into 'mounts and storage' and select Format /system, then /data, then /cache
If you have TWRP: select Wipe then Advanced Wipe, tick Dalvik Cache, System, Cache and Data then wipe.
Flash the rom
When done
Turn on phone and enjoy!
If you're running any CM/AOSP based rom:
Follow the exact same steps for If you're running 10.3.1.A.0.244 or any previous firmware above.
Downloads:
Stock 10.3.1.A.2.67 Rooted:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwF8jyhDVfJwaEVYeWp4RDQ2YXc/edit?usp=sharing
Please hit the thanks button if you like this rom

In process of making full 2.67 ftf. will make a seperate one tmrw with only baseband and kernel just its 3:08 am and almost passing out waiting for stuff to be done sorry will continue tmrw

Finally, a stock deodexed .67 rom. My prayers have been answered. This was made specifically for the C6506? I'd like to have an LTE icon instead of just plain 4G. Thanks.

Not sure about 4g icon or lte icon but if i can modify somehow to change it so it shows lte, then it will be done I am still working on making the 2.67 ftf and from then I have to make a flashable .zip from it tht can be flashed through cwm and then I have to port the xperia z rom over So I have my work cut out for me And not to mention I have my daily life to live too so I can't be doing this 24/7 lol. That would just drain me.

Waiting!

Link is up enjoy

dragonmhawk said:
Link is up enjoy
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cant flash via cwm.. getting error massage

Did you do full wipe of /system /data /cache /dalvik cache? in cwm? and did you do everything in the instructions?

Can you deodex this rom?

That can always be done through an app from the play store long as you have root

I don't see any app that does it. What is it specifically?

I also get an error when trying to flash this.
"E:Error in /storage/sdcard1/ROM.zip"
There's no MD5 signature to verify. I am using CWM v6.0.4.4 and coming from the latest CM 10.2 Nightly.

android tuner is able to do it. its a free app

i made this by simply putting it all together so make sure you don't have signature verification on in cwm otherwise it won't work. Its just basic stock odex. Deodex is easy with android tuner and root is required for android tuner of course.

Brick
dragonmhawk said:
i made this by simply putting it all together so make sure you don't have signature verification on in cwm otherwise it won't work. Its just basic stock odex. Deodex is easy with android tuner and root is required for android tuner of course.
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Could be my mistake, or bad download...but flash did occur, without any error messages. However, it simply did not copy any files. All I was left was a SONY logo. Had to press off inside SIM compartment and use flashtool to fresh install a FTF via flashmode.

Is it me or I just can't see an option in android tuner for deodexing the rom.

when u optimize all apps it deodexs it automatically and tht its all in the settings its really extensive though u have to go through everything to find it. everything can be set on boot pretty much

So, this is a deodexed rom? or not a deodexed rom?

What does it say in the title of the thread?

dragonmhawk said:
What does it say in the title of the thread?
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Says odex... but some of the posts left me wondering...
at this point, I think I want to say with deodexed...

TWRP installed; Do I need anything else to flash CM13?

Title basically says it all.
I have been able to install TWRP on a S4 Mini. Do I need anything else to flash CM13?

riahc3 said:
Title basically says it all.
I have been able to install TWRP on a S4 Mini. Do I need anything else to flash CM13?
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No, but most people would flash gapps 6 too, else you will miss a lot (must be done at the same time as the ROM the first time to set permissions)

IronRoo said:
No, but most people would flash gapps 6 too, else you will miss a lot (must be done at the same time as the ROM the first time to set permissions)
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What I ment is before flashing it....Afterwards/during of couse Ill flash gapps

riahc3 said:
Title basically says it all.
I have been able to install TWRP on a S4 Mini. Do I need anything else to flash CM13?
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Copy CM13 rom and gapp in your sd card.
Backup your old firmware through twrp.
Do a factory Reset from Wipe.
And install CM13 and gapp respectively.
And enjoy ^_^

syednawaz said:
Copy CM13 rom and gapp in your sd card.
Backup your old firmware through twrp.
Do a factory Reset from Wipe.
And install CM13 and gapp respectively.
And enjoy ^_^
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checked every file hash matches, did exactly as written, done all of above and it doesn't work
TWRP went on in less than 10 second does that sound normal ? and how do you know if its actually on there?

Nope. Installation take atleast 2 or 3 minutes.
and if its installed properly you would have seen different rom from the stock.
Here is what i use for s4 mini(i9192). Also used it on i9190 model as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-mini/development/rom-aokp-rom-25-apr-2016-t3366314
and these steps mentioned in the website.
A. Initial install
1. Copy ROM and Gapps to your external SD Card or internal memory
2. Boot into recovery
3. Wipe
4. Install ROM and Gapps
5. Reboot
Its simple. Should have worked.
I hope you have installed your model rom.

A question the system format is required to install the rom ??

juanpabloml said:
A question the system format is required to install the rom ??
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In TWRP Swipe for factory reset will do the job. you can also do dalvik /art cache in advance wipe. System or other wipe never did it for changing roms.

syednawaz said:
In TWRP Swipe for factory reset will do the job. you can also do dalvik /art cache in advance wipe. System or other wipe never did it for changing roms.
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Ie that enough only to make WIPE FACTORY RESET AND WIPE DALVIK CACHE is not necessary to the FORMAT SYSTEM, DATA AND CACHE ??

sorry i do not understand.
to install a rom just do a factory reset. nothing else is necessary.
If you do not do factory reset, sometimes you will not be able to install a new version of rom(for example, from kitkat to lollipop).
if you do not do factory reset its called dirty flash.
for example
you are using custom rom cm13. and it has a new update released, you go in twrp recovery and install the updated rom without doing factory reset. this way you can keep all the application and data you have.
i hope i am making some sense. it is hard for me to explain.
well do some flashing and you will understand but always make a backup.