Hi everyone, I have rooted my x10 using superoneclick, I deleted the bloat wares i did not want, I flashed multitouch using flashtool, i then restored to factory and re-did all that after my wife deleted txt and dialler while playing with my new faster phone. I have the media i want, the home style and what else that i like but i want to flash a custom rom and be able to still use all my apps ect without downloading everyone of them again! I have installed xrecovery and made a backup of my current phone also. SO - I have downloaded the .rar file of the rom i would like to my computer desktop and not unzipped it and now i want to just tripple check where i save that file to on the phone. do i just save it to general sd card? do i make a new folder in sd card and put it in that? Then after i have saved it to wherever{???} do i enter xrecovery, scroll down then select install custom rom and select it from wherever? THEN {sorry i know this drags on} before i reeboot do i restore my backup to apply my apps ect or do i do that after reeboot?
ANY advice is appreciated. I know these questions sound basic to most of you but im the only person i know that even messes with this stuff none of my mates or work mates are even remotely interested so xda is my support network!
Lastly, to go back from custom rom to "normal" I assume i just run With se support and then run my backup from backup and restore app file?
model X10i
Baseband 2.0.46
Kernel 2.6.29
Build 2.0.A.0.504
Thanks everyone!!
What rom are you looking at? First, the file needs to be in zip format for XRecovery, not rar. RAR files usually are for the flash tool. Confused?
Put zip file anywhere you like on sdcard. Actually, you can download the zip file directly from your phone browser or the xda app. It will save to download folder by default. Then enter XRecovery and wipe cache, then go into advanced options and wipe battery stats and dalvik cache. After that install custom zip from sdcard.
Do NOT use xRecovery restore to restore apps and data. Use titanium backup from the market to backup and restore apps when going between android versions.
Also, why use outdated 2.0.A.0.504 firmware? Use global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware, it has dualtouch implementation and lots of other tweaks. Also, custom ROMs are particular about which baseband to use, so double check that. This will also get you ready for the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from PC Companion or SEUS when available.
if you have a set group of apps you would always want the fastest and best way to reinstall between versions is with an app called 'MyBackup Root' it works better with data between versions. I would also recommend Titanium Backup for just backing up and restoring all apps but MyBackup will restore them all faster for initial setup.
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What rom are you looking at? First, the file needs to be in zip format for XRecovery, not rar. RAR files usually are for the flash tool. Confused?
Put zip file anywhere you like on sdcard. Actually, you can download the zip file directly from your phone browser or the xda app. It will save to download folder by default. Then enter XRecovery and wipe cache, then go into advanced options and wipe battery stats and dalvik cache. After that install custom zip from sdcard.
Do NOT use xRecovery restore to restore apps and data. Use titanium backup from the market to backup and restore apps when going between android versions.
Also, why use outdated 2.0.A.0.504 firmware? Use global generic 2.1.A.0.435 firmware, it has dualtouch implementation and lots of other tweaks. Also, custom ROMs are particular about which baseband to use, so double check that. This will also get you ready for the official 2.3.3 Gingerbread update directly from PC Companion or SEUS when available.
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You don't do full wipe/factory restore in xrec? You're supposed to
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You don't do full wipe/factory restore in xrec? You're supposed to
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Never have..... and I never had any of the multitude of problems others seem to have. I go between stock 2.1, FreeX10 and WB's CM6 rom quite frequently.
Doesn't flashing a new ROM result in wiping the previous one? You don't have to factory reset before using SEUS or PC Companion...it does it within the process.
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Never have..... and I never had any of the multitude of problems others seem to have. I go between stock 2.1, FreeX10 and WB's CM6 rom quite frequently.
Doesn't flashing a new ROM result in wiping the previous one? You don't have to factory reset before using SEUS or PC Companion...it does it within the process.
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I never have problems and I always do, every instruction set I've ever read said to. If that were the case, it also wipes the dalvik and the cache partition too, so you might as well not do any of it.
Since my time with the htc hero, I've always been told to do the three (factory wipe, cache and dalvik cache).
fiscidtox said:
I never have problems and I always do, every instruction set I've ever read said to. If that were the case, it also wipes the dalvik and the cache partition too, so you might as well not do any of it.
Since my time with the htc hero, I've always been told to do the three (factory wipe, cache and dalvik cache).
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I always thought it was cache, dalvik cache, and battery stats. I guess it might not matter as much as we think. I know that I have never had any problems restoring apps or data either, which everyone else seems to have trouble. Maybe factory wipe is causing the difficulties.
I never read anyone telling others with problems to do a factory wipe. I have only read wipe battery stats and dalvik cache.
I don't know enough to say either way, but in my experience it doesn't appear to be needed. Confused.
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I always thought it was cache, dalvik cache, and battery stats. I guess it might not matter as much as we think. I know that I have never had any problems restoring apps or data either, which everyone else seems to have trouble. Maybe factory wipe is causing the difficulties.
I never read anyone telling others with problems to do a factory wipe. I have only read wipe battery stats and dalvik cache.
I don't know enough to say either way, but in my experience it doesn't appear to be needed. Confused.
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hahaha no it definitely isn't causing any issues....
Go read any of the threads for noobs, they all say to do a factory wipe.
From every thread I've ever read, and every dev thread, the ALWAYS recommend to do a factory wipe
Here is just one example, though with search function you will literally find hundreds.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939812
fiscidtox said:
hahaha no it definitely isn't causing any issues....
Go read any of the threads for noobs, they all say to do a factory wipe.
From every thread I've ever read, and every dev thread, the ALWAYS recommend to do a factory wipe
Here is just one example, though with search function you will literally find hundreds.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939812
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I didn't say that devs don't put it in their guide. I said that I always thought it was cache, dalvik cache, and battery stats.
I beg to differ about issues restoring apps and data. The devs say not to restore data (which would suck btw). I do it all the time between 2.1 and 2.2. I never had any problems with the market, angry birds etc. that others have.
Again, not saying that I know better than anyone. Just saying it is not necessary for me. I can understand the theory behind wiping everything in preparation, but I am proof that it is not required.
I also see some guides that don't say to wipe battery stats, like WB's. However, if you have battery drain that is the first thing you are told to do. Also, there are calibration apps out there that say wiping battery stats and dalvik cache are the two things needed with a new rom.
Wow what a response!
Cool, so first up i should go to the latest spec firmware {using se update service} ?
THEN, the rom i am looking at is [MOD][rendeiro2005]Cyanogen6.1.1_v02 {i now have it in zip}
It looks good from what i have read.... opinions?
So i have titanium backup as well, and ive watched videos on how to use it so ive got that sorted - as far as flashing a new firmware... some posts say you need a new kernel as well?
Sounds like my backup root is a good option, again, if i flash a whole new rom does it stay on the phone somewhere/somehow?
Hey thanks for the info guys its appreciated
If you flashed 2.0.A.0.504 global generic, then update service should work. If you flashed a regional firmware, then you should use the Flash Tool 0.2.9.1 to flash global generic 2.1.A.0.435. Then flash baseband, if needed.
Then use flash tool to root, optimize, and install xRecovery. Do a full backup with xRecovery of 2.1, so you can easily switch back to 2.1 if wanted. Also, backup with Titanium Backup or Mybackup Pro, to restore apps and data on your new rom.
Download rom custom zip to sdcard. Go into xRecovery. Wipe everything. Install custom rom zip. Using custom kernel is not mandatory, I don't think. Just need correct baseband. Restore apps and data with Titanium Backup.
i flashed the new generic no worries, re-rooted phone and installed xrecovery, used titanium backup and that worked well so all my apps and setting were as applied {including mod bootscreen} then after that i thought i should start xrecovery and load restore the backup i had made there.... it went through the process fine then said recovery finished reboot phone, so i did, and phone started to boot as normal, including with the different boot screen but then it just went to blank screen and the light at the top of the phone just shone bright white for a min or two.... then it started doing this and rebooting over and over and over.....for a half hour! so i reflashed the new generic and re-did ti backup, re-rooted and am wondering did xrecovery do that because my recovery file was made under my old firmware? or what else did i do wrong?
When going between firmwares and especially going from 2.1 to 2.2 or 2.3.
I suggest not using your back up from the previous rom.
There are compatibility issues with some apps.
When you clear your battery cache, I suggest you make sure your fully charged.
Font want your phone to think half charge is full.
You don't need to clear your cache......but you should.
It will work with out clearing the cache.
But it could fc or just go bananas.
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Bootloop.... sounds like you are using wrong baseband, or you tried to reinstall xRecovery and Busybox. You don't need to worry about root, JIT, or xRecovery with custom ROMs. It's in there already...
Ive re-flashed phone with new firmware 2.1.A.0.435 Kernel is 2.6.29 Baseband is 2.1.54.
Re-rooted, re-loaded my titanium backup and phone is now as it was before i tried restoring xrecovery backup file and resulting bootloop.
now i will make a new xrecovery backup as my phone is now - All this trial and error stuff is exhausting!
Still thinking i should flash 435 Kernel?
Im happy with that so far - now i am going to try the 3g build.prop mod to see if i can get an improvement there.
Ive got speedtest but every test is so varied {from 1200 up to 420 up next test} so i don't know how well that will go.
Only after ive got a grip on all that stuff i will go for a new rom, mainly because i fly away for a weeks work in two days and wont have time to fix anything i do wrong! thanks again guys ill be donating next week to the helpful souls on here!
Restoring backup file in XRecovery is why you still have Bootloop. You just set it back to the error you had before.
Instead, do a fresh install of the custom rom zip.
You may need to flash the baseband patch if the rom isn't for baseband .54.... Flash the rom, then the baseband patch
Sorry my last post made it sound like i was back to bootloop, what i meant that after i re-flashed to standard, re-rooted ect ect without trying to restore with xrecovery my phone was back to working like it should with all my apps and multi touch ect working! so baseband is the next thing i will look at flashing....... Thanks again
Baseband 54 works for Rendero's rom.
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Baseband 54 works for Rendero's rom.
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Our use the patch with any 2.2 based rom. I'm on miui now with .55 and the patch and it works perfectly
Hey so still a bit noobish here, my phone is getting a few force closes etc and just stuff i don't want on there so i wanted to do a full factory wipe and re-install of StreakDroid 1.9 with no apps on it.
What's the best way? Do i just format the external SD card then flash Streakdroid or do i need to go back to a stock rom?
Also to do the factory reset do i use the clockwork mod option? doesn't that need a ROM to go back to?
Not trolling here just unsure, i half bricked my streak getting 1.9 on it in the first place i don't wanna screw it up lol
-Sean
Ok so for anyone who was wondering, i ended up just deleting everything apart from the update PKG off the SD card and then installed Streakmod recovery using fastboot.
Managed to get it installed but then it wouldn't boot, did a factory reset and that got it going, nice clean install now.
Great help forums (Y) I still fear no one will explain this baseband business to me.
Atrix is my first Android Phone. I have rooted it and Bootloader unlocked.
Also have Rom Racer Recovery mod installed.
I use to try lots of apps and uninstall them if i didn't like it.
Issue is I am feeling my Phone getting very slow nowadays.
Like Booting, launching an app, Response after closing a running app.
I wanted to do a Factory Reset and install needed apps only.
Since I am rooted and Bootloader locked,
What would be the best method to Reset?
is it good to Perform reset thru Settings/Privacy?
or should try thru clockworkmod?
or Flashing again 2.3.4?
I am on 2.3.4 Stock ROM.
That Factory Reset will basically remove all your personal stuff including all your settings and apps. So it would not be bad idea for a fresh new start.
Just boot into recovery and then:
Go to "Advanced" and then "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
then "Go Back" and "Wipe Cache" and "Wipe Data/Factory Reset"
Not sure if the order matters but that's how I do it, plus I use fastboot.
sakdroid said:
Atrix is my first Android Phone. I have rooted it and Bootloader unlocked.
Also have Rom Racer Recovery mod installed.
I use to try lots of apps and uninstall them if i didn't like it.
Issue is I am feeling my Phone getting very slow nowadays.
Like Booting, launching an app, Response after closing a running app.
I wanted to do a Factory Reset and install needed apps only.
Since I am rooted and Bootloader locked,
What would be the best method to Reset?
is it good to Perform reset thru Settings/Privacy?
or should try thru clockworkmod?
or Flashing again 2.3.4?
I am on 2.3.4 Stock ROM.
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I recently became a fan of this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421522
Even the recovery methods seemed to leave some things lingering around.
Dear XDA developers,
I was tired of sony ericson servers being overloaded and thus being unable to update my phone, so I decided that I wanted to have CyanogenMod on it. I followed this tutorial http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Mini_Pro:_Full_Update_Guide and then I had a phone that kept showing me the startup animation of a droid with a spinning circle.
I had done the CWM backup before flashing as described by the tutorial. I've searched a lot on the internet and tried these tips to try to fix a bootloop:
- wipe cache
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe dalvik cache
- install update.zip (cyanogenmod) again
- restarted 100 times
In all kind of combinations, nothing helped.
Then next I wanted to just restore the backup I had made, so I pressed Restore and selected the backup. Rebooted the phone and the SE splashscreen showed up. Then the SE logo kept displaying for minutes. I connected the phone to Logcat in Eclipse (I'm an android developer) to see that the phone kept doing the same loop over and over again.
In all the steps I did I never rooted the phone, because the tutorial didnt say so. After reading a lot it felt like I should have rooted it first. Can anyone confirm that this is correct?
I now beg for you help to tell me what to do next? I have downloaded latest flashtool, I also have a working flashboot. I dont know what to flash/do anymore. I'm totally lost and the phone is looping forever. What should I do now?
~Master004
reflash to stock FW using wootanserver.
...or you can just flash via fastboot prerooted kernel like Rage 2.4 for mini pro, and try everything again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398910
and try reding this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445821
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226715
same problem
Guys I have the same problem, but I even rooted my phone, the CyanogenMod does start with the android on a skateboard and once the homescreen even came up but just rebooted straight after.
If I were to start all over with stock firmware how would I go on about doing that? Links?
Any help is much appreciated, thanks.
Did you flash the kernel provided in the zip file?
Also, before restoring your previous backup try doing a full wipe, non just factory, but go into mounts&storage from cwm and hit the fortmat sstem and then tr restoring backup.
All files and knowledge neede to resolve the issue can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
DONE!!!
Rudjgaard said:
Did you flash the kernel provided in the zip file?
Also, before restoring your previous backup try doing a full wipe, non just factory, but go into mounts&storage from cwm and hit the fortmat sstem and then tr restoring backup.
All files and knowledge neede to resolve the issue can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
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After a lot of research I found the solution, even though it takes me back to stock rom I'm happy
Basically I repaired it with pc companion, on the home screen --> clicked on start under Support Zone; then Start under Phone Software Update;
then on the pop up box I clicked repair phone (underlined in blue); { click Continue, check box, Next} and just follow on screen instructions and the phone is reset to factory settings :good:
However I still found my bootloader unlocked when I tried to install rom again, don't whether it stayed or because I also unlocked my simlock today too.
Anyway the rom still didn't work for me so had to repeat this process all over again
If anyone has a good tutorial for rooting a sony xperia mini pro and & installing a good rom on it pls let me know, my model's still on Gingerbread and it hogs the battery crazy.
Try thishttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688980
Or thistalk.sonymobile.com/thread/35239
Hit thanks f I helped.
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Hello folks,
new here, but no new to Android, although I am not expert, thus please be patient
I have a 2-yr old Aria, which I rooted as soon as the warranty expired and it also has ClockworkMod Recovery on it, version 2.5.0.1. It is still running the stock 2.1 Eclair ROM, the really old one, with no OTA option.
Few days ago I became a victim of the infamous "download unsuccessful" issue with Market (running on 2.1 my Aria does not have Google Market). It just happened out of the blue, I had not installed any new application or done anything weird as root. After having tried all imaginable fixes, referring to the many Google search hit on the subject, but with no effect, I contacted Google support. Their suggestion: do a FDR....
Now, if I have to wipe my phone and rebuild the system, I'd rather take the plunge and upgrade to Froyo.I am getting a new phone soon, which will have ICS, therefore I am not interested at this time in any alternate ROM, the stock 2.2 from AT&T will do. I downloaded it a while ago but never upgraded.
My questions is: what is the correct procedure to upgrade to stock 2.2 Froyo with no danger of bricking the phone, since I have ClockworkMod on it? Do I just run the upgrade following the instructions on HTC web site because it will wipe CWM anyway or should I use the "apply sdcard:update.zip" or "install zip from sdcard" options in CWM Recovery main menu?
Also, should I decide to just do a FDR and go back to the original 2.1 ROM as Google suggested, the right way of doing it is through the "wipe data/factory reset" option in ClockworkMod Recovery, NOT through the "Factory Data Reset" option under "Settings -> Privacy", correct?
For many of you the answers will be obvious, but as much as I have searched over the internet, I have not found a straight answer, especially to my first question (how to upgrade to stock Froyo if you have ClockworkMod installed)
Thanks in advance for any guidance you may provide.
Batman66 said:
run the upgrade following the instructions on HTC web site because it will wipe CWM anyway
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This
And factory reset in Android or recovery - doesn't really matter. Might be faster through recovery
WinSuk,
thanks for the speedy reply!! I suppose you mean doing a Factory Data Reset AFTER I run the HTC upgrade to 2.2, right?
And one more question, if I may: I believe I will lose root once I upgrade to stock Froyo, correct? At this time I do not mind, as Froyo should add a couple of missing features in Eclair that made me root in the first place, namely moving apps to SD and clearing the apps Data.
Thanks again! :good:
Batman66 said:
WinSuk,
thanks for the speedy reply!! I suppose you mean doing a Factory Data Reset AFTER I run the HTC upgrade to 2.2, right?
And one more question, if I may: I believe I will lose root once I upgrade to stock Froyo, correct? At this time I do not mind, as Froyo should add a couple of missing features in Eclair that made me root in the first place, namely moving apps to SD and clearing the apps Data.
Thanks again! :good:
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I meant about your second question..
It will wipe data automatically when updating. And yes, no more root
Oh, I get it now. I misinterpreted the "And" at the beginning of your second sentence. Reading on other forums about people who had upgraded their phones from Ginger Bread to Ice Scream Sandwich, I noticed that many of them had to do a FDR after upgrading to get everything working right. I thought you were referring to something similar, although in this case I see how it wouldn't make much sense, since everything that has to do with Eclair 2.1 will be completely wiped off the phone by the 2.2 install.