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Newcomer flashing question

Ok so i have read various threads and im learning step by step however lets say im runing cyanmod 6.1 rc2 and i wanna go to a different rom these are the steps i take: ( correct me if im wrong i just want to make sure so i dont come here crying i bricked my n1)
Download rom put it on the internal memory
Boot into clockwork rec and wipe data/factory reset
Than boot into clockwork again and install rom from sd card
If im wrong tell me the exact steps thx.
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mac208x said:
Ok so i have read various threads and im learning step by step however lets say im runing cyanmod 6.1 rc2 and i wanna go to a different rom these are the steps i take: ( correct me if im wrong i just want to make sure so i dont come here crying i bricked my n1)
Download rom put it on the internal memory
Boot into clockwork rec and wipe data/factory reset
Than boot into clockwork again and install rom from sd card
If im wrong tell me the exact steps thx.
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Pretty correct, although wiping data/factory reset isn't always so necessary, but still preferable and you don't have to restart after wiping/factory reset...you can just go back and flash right after!
Also, I would suggest you to do some NAND backups to get back to your old ROM in case you don't like the new one you installed!

So if its not nessasary to wipe/factory why do does it say in each rom thread to wipe?
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1. Download rom, put on root of SDCARD.
2. Boot into recovery.
3. Depending on if your switching around roms, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache
4. back to root of recovery
5. select flash file from zip.
6. select name of rom file
7. reboot when finished

futango said:
1. Download rom, put on root of SDCARD.
2. Boot into recovery.
3. Depending on if your switching around roms, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache
4. back to root of recovery
5. select flash file from zip.
6. select name of rom file
7. reboot when finished
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This!
Sometimes you can get away without wiping, but until you get familiar flashing, I would follow this method...
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Thx guys now i understand clearly but i got one more question. What will happen if i dont wipe?
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If you don't wipe the phone will run Thermonuclear-War.exe
Worst case is a stall at before the boot animation, most common case a boot loop at the animation.

evilkorn said:
If you don't wipe the phone will run Thermonuclear-War.exe
Worst case is a stall at before the boot animation, most common case a boot loop at the animation.
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lawl epic answer xD
Yeah well wiping is optional, but highly recommended (especially if you're new to the stuff as danger-rat said)
I wipe when switching ROMs completely, just to make sure I don't fall on bugs. I only wipe dalvik-cache and cache when updating to a new nightly/update of the same ROM.
Some people change ROMs completely and don't wipe and don't have problems, but meh...I don't want to cause useless conflicts!

You generally don't need to wipe between versions of the same rom.

But if i do the wipe data/factory wouldnt it delete the clockwork and nanodroid backup and ill have to flash clockwork again?
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mac208x said:
But if i do the wipe data/factory wouldnt it delete the clockwork and nanodroid backup and ill have to flash clockwork again?
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No, as long as you don't wipe sdcard...
Anyways, if that's all that worries you, make a copy on the computer of the whole "nandroid" or "clockworkmod" folder on your computer just in case...

[ROM] P6800XXLQ1 (ICS) -- CWM flashable!

Hello, to share my lucky find and success I am sharing the CWM flashable .ZIP for XXLQ1 firmware. This updates bootloader and modem directly from Honeycomb to ICS 4.0.4 _without_ ODIN!
1) download:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8IxfOEwHVBvaFBoTUhuNkdYa1U
OR:
http://www.mediafire.com/?a1z43cgxnc1oty8
http://www.mediafire.com/?c9ogzvau2plbf49
http://www.mediafire.com/?ywau82x2lpc92nj
comine with HJsplit or other soft.
2) place on internal SD
3) reboot to CWM
4) wipe data/factory reset in CWM
5) wipe cache
6) advanced > wipe dalvik, wipe battery stats
7) install .zip from INTERNAL SD
8) reboot
9) pray while loading
10) TADA!! ICS without ODIN!! ROOTED!!
I am not responsible for any bricked devices; do not use if you have doubt; if you don't know how to revert to stock H/C if you have problems, if you trip over your own feet, get your girl pregnant, or suffer from mental distress, IT IS NOT MY FAULT, IT'S YOUR FAULT.
(I take no credit, only for finding this gem and sharing!!)

Well, going for a ride...
Hope you know what you're doing

hell yes I do! I had NO luck updating in ODIN -- this is easiest way HC > ICS, bar none

It works flawlessly!
Thank you jabbermacy!

My pleasure!! I see my drop box is overloaded so I will add mirror tomorrow.
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jpoa said:
It works flawlessly!
Thank you jabbermacy!
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+1 !
From stock android 3.2 I flashed your ICS from CWM (data wipe, cache wipe, dalvik and battery wipe) and after that I flashed Tweaked Stock 5.0 (posted by SK806).
This was my 2nd try on getting ICS onthe Tab 7.7 (earlier I had bootloop after trying Stock ICS 4.0.4 flash from MobileOdin. Had to use Odin to flash pit and stock 3.2 again).
Your ROM via CWM went flawless.
Looking damn good.

Great!Thank you very much for this.

How big is the files?...tq
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Do we need to installed root and cwm again?...tq
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Mirror please . Thanks !

Does it increase rom counter? Thx

maysider said:
Does it increase rom counter? Thx
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off course not, this is a CWM flashable zip file , not odin.

Mirrors added. Enjoy and hit 'thanks' kindly

great, thank you! I ll try it soon
but I'm always curios how you all can trust ROM's uploaded here......how can all be sure the uploader hasn't inserted any harmful code into?
I'm just curious, do not mean to sign this upload as harmful

maysider said:
great, thank you! I ll try it soon
but I'm always curios how you all can trust ROM's uploaded here......how can all be sure the uploader hasn't inserted any harmful code into?
I'm just curious, do not mean to sing this upload as harmful
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Examine the contents of the ZIP and compare to stock? If any rogue app then it would stand out like sore thumb...

hazri1974 said:
How big is the files?...tq
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183MB :good:

alxwlc said:
183MB :good:
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Ok...tq..will download it sooner dude....
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Confused
jabbermacy said:
Hello, to share my lucky find and success I am sharing the CWM flashable .ZIP for XXLQ1 firmware. This updates bootloader and modem directly from Honeycomb to ICS 4.0.4 _without_ ODIN!
1) download:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8IxfOEwHVBvaFBoTUhuNkdYa1U
OR:
http://www.mediafire.com/?a1z43cgxnc1oty8
http://www.mediafire.com/?c9ogzvau2plbf49
http://www.mediafire.com/?ywau82x2lpc92nj
comine with HJsplit or other soft.
2) place on internal SD
3) reboot to CWM
4) wipe data/factory reset in CWM
5) wipe cache
6) advanced > wipe dalvik, wipe battery stats
7) install .zip from INTERNAL SD
8) reboot
9) pray while loading
10) TADA!! ICS without ODIN!! ROOTED!!
I am not responsible for any bricked devices; do not use if you have doubt; if you don't know how to revert to stock H/C if you have problems, if you trip over your own feet, get your girl pregnant, or suffer from mental distress, IT IS NOT MY FAULT, IT'S YOUR FAULT.
(I take no credit, only for finding this gem and sharing!!)
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I am a lilltle confused here with your step 2 when you said place on internal SD. Do you mean in the root folder and not in the ext_storage/SdCard?
Regarding CWM, I am currently in v5.0.2.7. Do I need to update to latest CWM?
Would be grateful if you could clarify a bit.
And dang!!! the file size is 508 MB and not 183 MB.

Works great but I can't restore apps sucessfully afterwards with Titanium Backup. All apps restore, but always FC when running them.
Had to flash 4.04 again with mobile odin to get it working. Do you know the cause of this?

Questions answered:
Yes, please place on root of internal SD.
CWM version should not matter at all.
No issue with T/B here on ANY app; try fixing perms or reflashing.
MD5 of the JOINED zip file, read OP for joining parts:
16A167C9 - 7B1B892D - BA6884AD - 36434CFE

[Q] Fix random reboots/shutdowns with CM9 stable

Running CM9 stable I am having some problems. Random reboots/shutdowns forcing me to take out the battery and put it back on in order to start the phone again. Why are this problem happening? I am not using another kernel, I am using the kernel that is included with CM9 with no addons whatsoever. How can I fix this and most important how can I prevent this happening?! It's very annoying...
best regards

romdroid. said:
Running CM9 stable I am having some problems. Random reboots/shutdowns forcing me to take out the battery and put it back on in order to start the phone again. Why are this problem happening? I am not using another kernel, I am using the kernel that is included with CM9 with no addons whatsoever. How can I fix this and most important how can I prevent this happening?! It's very annoying...
best regards
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i suggest your try to re install it.

mengcai said:
i suggest your try to re install it.
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I already did more than once.
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romdroid. said:
I already did more than once.
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I assume you had done a full wipe before flashing and also after flashing the ROM, If that is the case, just save all your internal SD card contents to PC and also backup your contacts etc to a cloud storage or Ext SD card and Format Internal S card and see how it functions on a clean slate.

Ok I will try that and report back
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xsenman said:
I assume you had done a full wipe before flashing and also after flashing the ROM, If that is the case, just save all your internal SD card contents to PC and also backup your contacts etc to a cloud storage or Ext SD card and Format Internal S card and see how it functions on a clean slate.
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But I wonder, if I do a wipe before flashing CM9 (as you would normally do) everything will be erased and then you flash CM9. But if I wipe again AFTER I flashed CM9 wouldn't I repeat the whole process again?

romdroid. said:
But I wonder, if I do a wipe before flashing CM9 (as you would normally do) everything will be erased and then you flash CM9. But if I wipe again AFTER I flashed CM9 wouldn't I repeat the whole process again?
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Not everything will get wiped in the first as files intended for it basic operation will remain, and proper procedure for upgrades , is a wipe before and after and even a Clean SD card, for a clean setup

[Q] cyanogenmod10 samsung galaxy s question

I like to have a new rom on my samsung galaxy s. But i have no sdcard. How i can flash without sd card?
If anyone can help me i appreciate

Yes you can
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ugoms said:
Yes you can
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How? It´s first time i will install a ROM i have root and clockworkmod. And i need to wipe data factory reset. That will not erase everithing on the phone?. If i wipe data how i will install the ROM. Please just do a quick tutorial.
Thanx

Since you are rooted already, copy the ROM to your SD Card go into recovery mode and wipe data wipe partition go into advance mode wipe dalvik cache then come back select install from SD Card the install. You will only loose your apps but your files and media remains. Remember the first you flash it won't be successful cos of changes in partition but don't worry remove battery, go into recovery and flash again and you will be successful.
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Its always recommended to do a backup of your apps before flashing a ROM. I prefer titanium backup
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ugoms said:
Since you are rooted already, copy the ROM to your SD Card go into recovery mode and wipe data wipe partition go into advance mode wipe dalvik cache then come back select install from SD Card the install. You will only loose your apps but your files and media remains. Remember the first you flash it won't be successful cos of changes in partition but don't worry remove battery, go into recovery and flash again and you will be successful.
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Its always recommended to do a backup of your apps before flashing a ROM. I prefer titanium backup
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Here is a good tutorial on flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494493
ALWAYS make a backup, before flashing. Good luck!

Thx all. I will try this night. One more question i have a backup so if flash fails is a 100% that backup will restore the phone? Or the backup can fails? Sry bad english.
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Do a backup in cwm recovery. If you want to you can restore the phone completly to it's iriginal state. Just remember to move the back up file to your pc, in case your internal card gets wiped
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Yesterday when i try flash. I wiped data factory reset and cache but i have not put the zip on the internal memory. In recovery i put.mount usb but when i open a folder on the pc. Pc frezze and if i unmont usb pc works again. What i have to do to fix that? It will be hard if i put backup on pc and if delete my backup on phone. So im afraid on that step. Im not a noob user in pcs and smartphones but its first time i will do that. And the first time is harf.
Thx again all.
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fabiobarros99 said:
In recovery i put.mount usb but when i open a folder on the pc. Pc frezze and if i unmont usb pc works again. What i have to do to fix that?
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Factory reset only resets phone settings, it doesn't actually wipe the SD card clean of all files, so feel free to reboot into your current ROM and then transfer the Zip file, then reboot, wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache and Factory Reset
OR, try a different PC or different USB port to mount from within Clockworkmod. Mount USB should work OK.

Thx all. Now i free to test. Close thread please!
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Hey all i flash sucesfull the rom thanks all
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fabiobarros99 said:
Hey all i flash sucesfull the rom thanks all
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Is it possible to revert back to CM9 without the need to wipe and thus install everything?

nameh said:
Is it possible to revert back to CM9 without the need to wipe and thus install everything?
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Open new thread with your question. I dont know answer because im no a pro. Good luck
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[Q] Phone memory disappeared after installing custom ROM Avatar3.0

Hello,
I recently rooted my phone and flashed it with "PhilZ-cwm6 v5.00.4 with CWM 6.0.3.1 based recovery" and then flashed "Avatar ROM 3.0"
Before flashing ROM, i followed these steps:
1. Select ‘wipe data/factory reset’
2. Subsequently ‘wipe cache partition’
3. wipe dalvick
The installation completed succesfully and after reboot i face following problems:
1. Can't open gallery, camera, theme chooser etc as it says no external memory found.
I have a micro sd card of 2 GB and the internal phone memory is 8GB.
But in the storage i find this:
Internal storage
Total Space: 1.97GB
Available: 1.88GB
Internal Storage
SD Card
Total Space: 1.90 GB
Available: 149MB [As i have songs and other files in the card]
USB Storage
MOUNT SD Card
Insert an SD card for mounting [Cannot click on this option]
Please help as it was my first time that i flashed a ROM.

Flashed new ROM but still the same problem with memory
I tried flashing ParanoidAndroid ROM and then CM ROM but still the phone memory is not detected and hence cannot open gallery, camera....
Please help!!!!

After flashing these roms did you flash gapps?
Cm based roms do not include any Google apps such as play store, or anything, gapps includes these. You need to flash that first, then deal with your memory issue which I don't think you have.
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yes i have installed gapps
SpyderTracks said:
After flashing these roms did you flash gapps?
Cm based roms do not include any Google apps such as play store, or anything, gapps includes these. You need to flash that first, then deal with your memory issue which I don't think you have.
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Yes I have installed the compatible version of gapps and I can access these.
But my problem still lies with internal SD card (phone memory)

pratik069 said:
Yes I have installed the compatible version of gapps and I can access these.
But my problem still lies with internal SD card (phone memory)
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Are you able to see your SD card and internal memory in a root explorer? Sometimes permissions can get messed up.
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SD Card data not visible by ROOT Explorer
SpyderTracks said:
Are you able to see your SD card and internal memory in a root explorer? Sometimes permissions can get messed up.
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Hello SpyderTracks,
I tried to access sd card using Root browser as well as ES file explorer but the folder is empty. I can view the data of extsdCard.
One more thing i have noticed is when i'm in recovery mode and try to install new zip from sd card, I can see all the folders which my phone memory has. Why is it visible at that time?
Please Help its really urgent!!!

-Flash stock recovery
Check if it is fine
If Not
-Wipe cahce and data (Factory reset)on safe kernel
still as it is
-Flash ROM with 'PIT'
Hope after that there shouldn't have issue.
Edit :sorry op, i have just found it is for n7000, actually i have responded to your pm so couldn't make it is for note1. As now a days not visiting q/a section of note1.
Don't wipe on stock kernel.

dr.ketan said:
-Flash stock recovery
Check if it is fine
If Not
-Wipe cahce and data (Factory reset) with STOCK recovery
still as it is
-Flash ROM with 'PIT'
Hope after that there shouldn't have issue.
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Dr. K, good to see ya
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SpyderTracks said:
Dr. K, good to see ya
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Thank you
Your msg reminded me it is note1 thread.
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dr.ketan said:
Thank you
Your msg reminded me it is note1 thread.
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Lol, are you note 2 now?
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Solved on flashing factory firmware
Thank you SpyderTracks and Dr. ketan. I got my phone working after flashing factory firmware. Thanks a ton.

pratik069 said:
Thank you SpyderTracks and Dr. ketan. I got my phone working after flashing factory firmware. Thanks a ton.
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Good news, glad it's sorted.
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Need your help please please
Dear Sir,
I have installed custom ROM SuperNexus 2.0 milestone 1 at my gt-n7000.. I have rooted my cellphone using Philtz 5.0 version with CWM 6.0.3 version..After successful completion of custom Rom, my cellphone is not showing file manager, or my internal and external memory is not detected.
After going to Storage option, it shows Mount your external card, but it not highlighted so unable to click it.
Other thing I want to tell you that before installing above custom ROM, I took the backup of my jelly bean 4.1.2 ( I had installed it using odin to upgrade from ICS) using Philtz 5.0.. and when I used to restore to 4.1.2 JB from SuperNexus due to facing above mentioned problem, gallery is missing and setting option is also missing..
Please please guide me..
I will be grateful to you.
Warm Regards

Please help.. I have same problwm
dr.ketan said:
-Flash stock recovery
Check if it is fine
If Not
-Wipe cahce and data (Factory reset)on safe kernel
still as it is
-Flash ROM with 'PIT'
Hope after that there shouldn't have issue.
Edit :sorry op, i have just found it is for n7000, actually i have responded to your pm so couldn't make it is for note1. As now a days not visiting q/a section of note1.
Don't wipe on stock kernel.
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I have same problem.. But.. I dont understand thd flash aith PIT part and I dont have my stock recovery.. But im in latest philz recovery.. Any helps?

I recently rooted my phone and flashed with a custom ROM. Now my phn memory is disappeared. How can I sovle it?pls help me