What does it mean to flash a rom? Like install it?
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Yes, it means to install it. The process is similar to formatting your computer's hard drive & installing a new operating system.
You've got to be rooted & have a recovery image installed (hopefully you installed one as part of your rooting) search the forums for more on that if you aren't sure.
Short-version how-to:
1. Back up your data, apps, & even your SD card just to be safe. It shouldn't be a problem if you do things right, but still...
2. copy the ROM of choice into the root area of your sd card (not in a sub-folder)
3. turn off phone. Boot phone into "recovery" by holding the Up-vol button when you turn on the phone - keep holding the up-volume until the menu pops up. (if no menu comes up, you didn't install a recovery image - search for "amon-ra" in the forums)
4. Go to "backup & restore" and make a "nand backup" which will backup your current ROM, settings, etc.
5. Wipe system. Wipe Dalvik. Don't skip this step.
6. choose "flash zip from SD card", scroll down to the ROM you downloaded & let 'er rip!
7. Reboot when it finishes flashing & find something to do for the 10 minutes it may take for your phone to reboot.
8. Set it up & enjoy!
Sweet man. Yeha I guess when I rooted it it put the recovery image on there. I've been using rom manager to back an change roms.
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I am new to rooting and I wanted to flash another ROM other than the stock one after rooting. I followed the steps given to root my TB and that was cake. Thanks for the simplicity. I am now looking to add the Virus ROM but not 100% confident in how to do this. There are several steps given for other devices but I have yet to see one for the TB. If someone could point me in the right direction or link me to the actual steps that would be appreciated.
Install Clockwork Recovery
Boot into CWR
Select "wipe data/factory reset"
Select "yes -- delete all data"
Go back using the softkey
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Select "choose zip from sdcard"
Find and select your desired ROM
Reboot
Download the rom you want which will be store on your phones SD Card in Downloads then make a Backup of the rom you have now . Go into Rom Manager and select backup current Rom , you'll get a pop up were you can name the rom whatever you want , let it do it's thing , it will backup then restart the phone. When the phone restarts go into rom manager again and select Install Rom From SD Card , it will take you to your SD Card where you'll go into Download where the rom is stored , select the rom you downloaded you'll get a pop up which will ask if you want to wipe , check wipe and then ok . Let it do it's thing again when it down it will restart and ask you to set up you accounts just follow the steps . When everything is set up go in to the market and select My Apps you should see all your application downloading give them some time to download. Then it's all up to you to set up your home screens .
Don't forget to wipe the cache partition , and also select advanced and wipe dalvik cache. I would do all the steps listed above and these 2x, just to be on the safe side.
Where can I find those options?
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wish i would have found this like 4months ago...when i rooted my first phone.
jakejonez said:
Install Clockwork Recovery
Boot into CWR
Select "wipe data/factory reset"
Select "yes -- delete all data"
Go back using the softkey
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Select "choose zip from sdcard"
Find and select your desired ROM
Reboot
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I'm new to Android but have some experience with rooting on other types of devices. I'm looking at flashing this ROM with ROM Manager and the process above: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1041514
I think I understand what's happening on the phone when I do this but wanted to make sure. Other than the usual disclaimers about risk of bricking, is there anything else I need to know?
just in case you didn't know how you hold volume down and the power button to get to hboot and then pick recovery from there. otherwise if you just want easy download rom manager from the market
sunflash72 said:
just in case you didn't know how you hold volume down and the power button to get to hboot and then pick recovery from there. otherwise if you just want easy download rom manager from the market
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Thanks!
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thanks works good
jmiller98 said:
Don't forget to wipe the cache partition , and also select advanced and wipe dalvik cache. I would do all the steps listed above and these 2x, just to be on the safe side.
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Where can I find these options, and in what part of the flashing process should I do them?
Just a quick question, its really not necessary to wipe data and cache very time is it?
Ok. i followed the guide at the top of this forum to root my device. Everything seemed to work peachy. No errors, no nothing. I then attempted to use CWR to install Cyanogenmod 7.1. I used the guide on the Cyanogenmod wiki ***Link removed because of posting rules***
Because I rooted from here and installed CWR, I started at the part near the bottom.
Download the latest version of CyanogenMod.
Optional: Download the Google Apps for the device.
Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the SD card.
Optional: Place the Google Apps .zip on the root of the SD card also.
Boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery.
Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side volume buttons to move around, and either the power button or the trackball to select.
Optional: Select backup and restore to create a backup of current installation on the Samsung Galaxy S II (AT&T).
Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.
Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.
Select Install zip from sdcard.
Select Choose zip from sdcard.
Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.
Optional: Install the Google Apps by performing steps 7 - 9 again and choosing the Google Apps update.zip.
Once the installation has finished, select +++++Go Back+++++ to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The Samsung Galaxy S II (AT&T) should now boot into CyanogenMod.
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The problem i have though is that when my device boots, it goes to the Samsung Splash screen and sits there with a yellow exclamation point. Does nothing else.
i did boot back into CWR and run my backup, so my phone is back, but I'm still clueless as to what would cause this. Any help please.
you need to go into CWM...format system and cashe, factory reset/data wipe....then install CM7, try it like that it should work.....some people have said to flash the CM7zip twice!
I did just notice something. The Zip for Cyan is titled "Update-cm-7.1.0-Galaxys2ATT-signed.zip". Does that mean it's an update and not the full install?
stalked_r/t said:
I did just notice something. The Zip for Cyan is titled "Update-cm-7.1.0-Galaxys2ATT-signed.zip". Does that mean it's an update and not the full install?
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no. its the full install.
Boobie Watcher said:
you need to go into CWM...format system and cashe, factory reset/data wipe....then install CM7, try it like that it should work.....some people have said to flash the CM7zip twice!
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Big thanks to you! I did the double install and it's working great (as far as I can tell). Thank you a ton!
Had my Transformer Prime rooted for a while now, wanting to take the plunge into Custom ROM-land. I'm familiar with rooting and flashing roms on phones as I've done so on my old Eris, my brother's Incredible and my current Thunderbolt. First time flashing anything on a tablet, though I imagine it will be very similar. Figure I'd start with Virtuous as it seems to be the most stable right now. These are the steps as I understand them (correct me if I'm wrong):
1- Unlock bootloader using ASUS' app/tool.
2- Download Virtuous ROM and put it on the root of my sd card (or internal storage)
3- Download ROM Manager and flash CWM.
4- Power Off the Prime, then hold Volume Down + Power until I see a screen with some text on it, then boot into recovery by quickly hitting Volume Up.
5- Make a nandroid backup of current ROM.
6- Wipe Data/Factory Reset (I believe that is all that is needed as far as wiping because the ROM automatically wipes caches)
7- Install .zip from sd card.
8- Reboot
9- ???
10- Profit!
If I'm missing anything or any of this seems incorrect please let me know. Otherwise I'll be taking the plunge in the next day or two. Thanks in advance!
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1- Unlock bootloader using ASUS' app/tool.
2- Download Virtuous ROM and put it on the root of my internal storage ONLY.
3- Visit http://androidroot.mobi/2012/02/22/introducing-cwm-for-asus-transformer-prime/ and follow instructions.
4- Power Off the Prime, then hold Volume Down + Power until I see a screen with some text on it, then boot into recovery by quickly hitting Volume Up within 5 seconds of the text appearing.
5- Make a nandroid backup of current ROM.
6- Wipe Data/Factory Reset (I believe that is all that is needed as far as wiping because the ROM automatically wipes caches, if it doesnt then wipe the dalvik for extra safety(its through the advanced line))
7- Install .zip from sd card.
8- Reboot
9- Install busybox through market (first app) if getting superuser/root errors
10- ???
11- Profit
jdeoxys said:
1- Unlock bootloader using ASUS' app/tool.
2- Download Virtuous ROM and put it on the root of my internal storage ONLY.
3- Visit http://androidroot.mobi/2012/02/22/introducing-cwm-for-asus-transformer-prime/ and follow instructions.
4- Power Off the Prime, then hold Volume Down + Power until I see a screen with some text on it, then boot into recovery by quickly hitting Volume Up within 5 seconds of the text appearing.
5- Make a nandroid backup of current ROM.
6- Wipe Data/Factory Reset (I believe that is all that is needed as far as wiping because the ROM automatically wipes caches, if it doesnt then wipe the dalvik for extra safety(its through the advanced line))
7- Install .zip from sd card.
8- Reboot
9- Install busybox through market (first app) if getting superuser/root errors
10- ???
11- Profit
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For #3, I'd recommend the ROM Manager method, it's an official build that's got fix permissions working. Something else too I believe, but I don't remember it at the moment.
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SteveG12543 said:
For #3, I'd recommend the ROM Manager method, it's an official build that's got fix permissions working. Something else too I believe, but I don't remember it at the moment.
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OH, its out? I didn't know.
Thanks Jdeoxys for clarification on putting the .zip on the root of internal storage only versus sd card. And yeah, I read recently about official CWM support so I was just gonna flash that through ROM Manager. Awesome! Probably take the plunge after work tonight.
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Cmotion said:
Thanks Jdeoxys for clarification on putting the .zip on the root of internal storage only versus sd card. And yeah, I read recently about official CWM support so I was just gonna flash that through ROM Manager. Awesome! Probably take the plunge after work tonight.
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You most certainly want to put it in the "sdcard" folder on your internal storage, not the root folder.
And please use the CWM from Rom Manager.
Use Titanium Backup to back up apps if you want.
-Mike
Okay guys... I've done a Google search, looked at the apps manual, and watched the tutorial videos and this was never explained.
How do I FULLY clear a slot of data and cache once it has been used with one ROM so that I can use that slot to flash a new ROM?
If I open the boot Manager app, scroll right to ROM 1, choose the manage slot option, I see wipe data/factory reset and delete slot.
I have chosen to wipe data/factory reset and chose delete slot, but does this remove the cache and dalvik as well so that it will be CLEAN enough to flash a new ROM in its place in slot 1?
I'm running the lite version, so I only have 1 slot besides the actual phone ROM.
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After wiping data/factory reset a few times and deleting slot through the manage slot option within the boot Manager app...
I chose to test it out and going on ahead and installing a new ROM in slot 1, then I was notified via pop up on the more correct options (three options to be exact) to clear before it installed a new ROM in slot 1. I chose all three options to be wiped.
Will report back to inform you guys if it works properly.
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New ROM booted without an error and is clean and clear of old data and cache.
I suppose this question turned into a how to for some of you guys out there who were wondering the same thing.
How to fully replace a ROM slot using boot manager:
1. Open the boot manager app
2. Slide over to the slot where you want to install a new ROM or nandroid
3. Choose manage slot
4. Select wipe data/factory reset (I recommend doing this 3x) *Recommend using ext4 if the option is available to you*
5. Choose manage slot
6. Select delete slot
7. Now choose install zip and select depending on if you want to install a new ROM from scratch, or a nandroid that you want to install a backup of a previous ROM
8. Navigate to and select the ROM or nandroid you want to install
9. Select install once you've selected the new ROM or nandroid you want to install
10. You will get a pop up labeled "Install Queue"
11. Check all three boxes to wipe system, data, and cache
12. Select ok
It's should then have deleted all old files and is now installing a new ROM or nandroid. Enjoy.
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hi i have used mindcr 2.9 rom i like it but wanted ro try different rom. well i have flashed mindcr many times cause i deleted something i need. so i toght i should try ankther rom in this case i chose simplicity v4 . but i cold not go into download mode only recovery so i wanted to flash back stock rom but i coldnt tried everything epcept the usb jig .. anyways i sent it to repair.. ill be getting it tomorrow. it was working only thing download mode did not work i tried all methods no luck . so here is my question... can you install another rom over mindcr with cwm? i search and many people said yes. so i did an phone got hard brick. if it dont matter then the procedure that i followes was wronf. are all roms installed trhu cwm in sd ca rd always the same dprocedure??? if so should i used the mindcr that i been using. any link for simplicity v4 ultimate i dont want v5 procedure from mind ans simplicity were almost the same are roms always installed the same procedure? i think if u can install a rom over anoher rom installed procedure from place i followed bricked my phone... thanks
It is best to install a Rom over stock. Even flashing over a Rom works sometimes. And yes every Rom is installed through cwm or e3 recovery. Simplicity v4 should be flashed the same way as mindcr Rom.
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It is best to install a Rom over stock. Even flashing over a Rom works sometimes. And yes every Rom is installed through cwm or e3 recovery. Simplicity v4 should be flashed the same way as mindcr Rom.
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thanks mohink yes that is what am trying to do go back to stock and install a rom over it. but tried all the fixes into going to download mode except the jig usb as am in mexico in a really small town. so i took it to a place to get it flashed... so should i try the simplicity v4 following the mindcr procedure... since am new to android plataform ..
how do i do a buck up just in case i messed up is thereba way to buck up how????
i aint staying stock hahah just want tobmake sure i dobit the rifht way... thanks guys
When you go into CWM recovery, there should be a section called Backup/Restore. Back up here, it Will take about 150mb-350mb of your sd card depending on what you have. So if flashing your Rom goes wrong you can go back to CWM and restore.
Then follow the procedure which is
- Root
- CWM
- Mount everything (it should look like unmount/system, unmount/data etc)
- wipe data and cache
- Advanced » wipe dalvik cache
- Mount everything again
- Install .zip from sd. Find the Rom and flash it.
This procedure will definitely work. If it doesn't just restore and try again.
Also, don't say thanks, but press it if I helped you
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Mohinkx said:
When you go into CWM recovery, there should be a section called Backup/Restore. Back up here, it Will take about 150mb-350mb of your sd card depending on what you have. So if flashing your Rom goes wrong you can go back to CWM and restore.
Then follow the procedure which is
- Root
- CWM
- Mount everything (it should look like unmount/system, unmount/data etc)
- wipe data and cache
- Advanced » wipe dalvik cache
- Mount everything again
- Install .zip from sd. Find the Rom and flash it.
This procedure will definitely work. If it doesn't just restore and try again.
Also, don't say thanks, but press it if I helped you
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tahnk you mohinkkx .. yup already used the thanks button didnt know about it.. ill do jus that as sooos as i get it... here is the procedure that i flashed many times using mindcr..
1) Copy the rom file.zip and ClockWorkRec.zip in the root of your sd card.
2) Turn off the phone and turn it into recovery mode by pressing: Volume up + home + power. (To navigate the menu use the volume keys, to select the home, and back to return).
3) You are going to "apply update from sdcard" and choose ClockworkRec.zip
4) wipe data / reset - YES
5) advanced - Wipe Dalvik Cache - YES
6) Press back (go to main menu)
7) mounts and storage - format /system - YES
8) mount /system (it change to unmount) - Press Back
9) Select "install zip from sd" / "choose zip from sd card"
10) Select Rom.zip file - YES.
11) Wait Flashing. And press back.
12) reboot system now - Enjoy
raptorddd said:
tahnk you mohinkkx .. yup already used the thanks button didnt know about it.. ill do jus that as sooos as i get it... here is the procedure that i flashed many times using mindcr..
1) Copy the rom file.zip and ClockWorkRec.zip in the root of your sd card.
2) Turn off the phone and turn it into recovery mode by pressing: Volume up + home + power. (To navigate the menu use the volume keys, to select the home, and back to return).
3) You are going to "apply update from sdcard" and choose ClockworkRec.zip
4) wipe data / reset - YES
5) advanced - Wipe Dalvik Cache - YES
6) Press back (go to main menu)
7) mounts and storage - format /system - YES
8) mount /system (it change to unmount) - Press Back
9) Select "install zip from sd" / "choose zip from sd card"
10) Select Rom.zip file - YES.
11) Wait Flashing. And press back.
12) reboot system now - Enjoy
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Okay this time, don't format system.
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Okay this time, don't format system.
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will that erase the buck up.?? no phone yet i was tol they cnat get it flashed... ill go today see whatts the deal..
raptorddd said:
will that erase the buck up.?? no phone yet i was tol they cnat get it flashed... ill go today see whatts the deal..
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No, the backup is on the sd card. Just don't format system.
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no, the backup is on the sd card. Just don't format system.
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ok i dont have it yeet.. Place where i send it could not unbricked it .. Sent it to other place i should b getting today if he cant then ill take it to telcel customer service..i dont think it has warraty though...