I have a few questions on this matter:
1. Is a Factory Reset via Settings the same as doing a Wipe Data/Cache in Recovery?
2. Will a Factory Reset via Settings keep ROM Manager in my system?
3. What actions necessitate a full data wipe as opposed to just a Dalvik cache wipe? ROMs? Kernels? Random stuff that just needs to be flashed?
Thanks!
this is something that could help LINK so read it.
2. are you reffering to clockworkmode recovery?
soberspine said:
this is something that could help LINK so read it.
2. are you reffering to clockworkmode recovery?
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Many thanks for that link... Earlier today I installed ROM Manager and the CWM custom recovery and I was looking for a complete guide for all the options.
soberspine said:
this is something that could help LINK so read it.
2. are you reffering to clockworkmode recovery?
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Thank you for that link.
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Hi, I'm new here and recently got hold of the Samsung Galaxy Ace and was thinking about installing this custom ROM (RazrUIV3) :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1478807
I have tried to understand the stickied thread at the top in regards to using ODIN to do so but I really have no idea what the thread means. I have however found a helpful youtube video to help me, but I would like to verify whether is it ok to do so:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlgZK7VsecA&feature=player_embedded
I see he followed most of the instructions on the page but only wiped the data and factory reset, what is this davlik cache? Thanks for taking time to read my question and apologies if my English is poor.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlgZK7VsecA&feature=player_embedded
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Sorry I couldn't watch the video because my bandwidth is very limited. I suggest you look at GadgetCheck's videos on flashing the SGAce. No offence to the aforementioned video uploader, though, I just think that GadgetCheck is really reliable and clear on his steps.
Ciaos said:
I see he followed most of the instructions on the page but only wiped the data and factory reset, what is this davlik cache? Thanks for taking time to read my question and apologies if my English is poor.
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The Dalvik Cache is... to simplify just a special type of cache used by most .apk files.
Thanks for the help. I will have a look at Gadgets video. Is the ODIN method in the stickied thread the only way to install a rom? Or can it just be down via CWM?
Ciaos said:
Thanks for the help. I will have a look at Gadgets video. Is the ODIN method in the stickied thread the only way to install a rom? Or can it just be down via CWM?
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Both are corrects, but with differences:
ODIN it's for flashing stock roms, and CMW it's for installing custom roms, over the already installed stock so, basically, you've to follow this steps:
1.- Flash any stock rom you want with odin and wipe (cache and partition)
2.- Copy in to your sdcard the CWM and the custom rom (from massive storage mode).*
3.- Run in recovery mode and install the new cwm. Reboot.*
4.- Run in recovery mode (again) and install your custom rom.
5.- Wipe (cache and partition) and reboot.
Now you're running your new custom rom.
* Thats only if the custom rom you want to install need it
I hope helped you
for razrui u need cwm 4 not 5
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Hey Everyone. I'm new to this forum. I bought a Galaxy S3 two days ago. I have Omega v13.1 installed and would like to know how to install v19. Can anyone help me with detailed instructions?
Thank you
Follow the instructions posted for that rom.
jje
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phil.asmar said:
Hey Everyone. I'm new to this forum. I bought a Galaxy S3 two days ago. I have Omega v13.1 installed and would like to know how to install v19. Can anyone help me with detailed instructions?
Thank you
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Won't you fond it in the OP of that thread..read it form there ..extensively..you will gain some knowledge about custom ROMs and flashing..
zoot1 said:
Won't you fond it in the OP of that thread..read it form there ..extensively..you will gain some knowledge about custom ROMs and flashing..
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There is only instructions for v13.1. I read and followed them and managed to install it. But there isn't any for v19! I'm not sure if it has to be done from CWM or from odin. Any help?
phil.asmar said:
There is only instructions for v13.1. I read and followed them and managed to install it. But there isn't any for v19! I'm not sure if it has to be done from CWM or from odin. Any help?
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The instructions will remain the same..if the file you have downloaded is in .zip format then it has to be flashed in CWM..
Omegas instructions if you do not understand do not flash stay on stock .
Installation:Install CWM Recovery with Odin - Get CWM Recovery here
Boot to CWM Recovery using volume up, power button and home key
Backup your device and make sure to keep a copy of the backup to your pc!
Wipe data / factory reset (Not needed if you already have Omega)
Install Omega
(Wipe cache will be done automatically during installation so you can skip this step
Wipe dalvik cache will be done automatically during installation so you can skip this step)
JJEgan said:
Omegas instructions if you do not understand do not flash stay on stock .
Installation:Install CWM Recovery with Odin - Get CWM Recovery here
Boot to CWM Recovery using volume up, power button and home key
Backup your device and make sure to keep a copy of the backup to your pc!
Wipe data / factory reset (Not needed if you already have Omega)
Install Omega
(Wipe cache will be done automatically during installation so you can skip this step
Wipe dalvik cache will be done automatically during installation so you can skip this step)
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Okay thank you all. I just wanted to know if its with CWM or odin.
Thx for ur help, and yes i do understand these instructions.
I'm currently running CM10.1 nightlies, I quite fancy trying out a stock based ROM, can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on or will i need to flash back to stock first?
Thanks
batjon said:
I'm currently running CM10.1 nightlies, I quite fancy trying out a stock based ROM, can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on or will i need to flash back to stock first?
Thanks
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the best stock based rom i have come across is this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998701&highlight=phenom
You don't need to flash a stock rom with Odin and your PC, just use CWM. Just follow the instructions on the page, i've pasted them below for your convenience.
***COMING FROM A DIFFERENT ROM A FULL WIPE IS RECOMMENDED***
***FULL WIPE***
MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP
Wipe data/factory reset in recovery
Wipe Cache & Davilk Cache
Flash Rom in CWM
Reboot
[EDIT] "can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on" - yes.
squ89r97 said:
the best stock based rom i have come across is this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998701&highlight=phenom
You don't need to flash a stock rom with Odin and your PC, just use CWM. Just follow the instructions on the page, i've pasted them below for your convenience.
***COMING FROM A DIFFERENT ROM A FULL WIPE IS RECOMMENDED***
***FULL WIPE***
MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP
Wipe data/factory reset in recovery
Wipe Cache & Davilk Cache
Flash Rom in CWM
Reboot
[EDIT] "can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on" - yes.
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Thanks man, appreciate it. Thanks for not saying "this has been asked before, moderator close this NOW!"
safe
batjon said:
Thanks man, appreciate it. Thanks for not saying "this has been asked before, moderator close this NOW!"
safe
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You're welcome, you could hit the thanks button seeing as I was so kind
batjon said:
I'm currently running CM10.1 nightlies, I quite fancy trying out a stock based ROM, can I just flash as usual using a ROM manager from the phone being turned on or will i need to flash back to stock first?
Thanks
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You have to do a megawipe if coming back from 4.2 roms, as these roms change the folder structure of internal storage. Dont forget to backup everything in your internal storage or you will lose them.
Many others have faced problems later by not doing a megawipe.
lefttobleed - pardon my ignorance, can this be done within the ROM manager or is it worth going into recovery to do this? I don't have my phone for a couple of days so I can't currently check settings.
Thanks
batjon said:
lefttobleed - pardon my ignorance, can this be done within the ROM manager or is it worth going into recovery to do this? I don't have my phone for a couple of days so I can't currently check settings.
Thanks
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you have to go into recovery and flash the megawipe aroma file. sorry i dont remember the link for the file. Search for it.
Please note that i am not familiar with rom manager so i dont know whether this can be done with rom manager. I always flash through recovery.
Edit: Please dont try this through rom manager... i feel something might go really wrong.
Hi guys i have a big problem: i have installed this rom but i dont have lock screen and power off menu pls help me i have reinstalled it 2 time but not change...
fededido said:
Hi guys i have a big problem: i have installed this rom but i dont have lock screen and power off menu pls help me i have reinstalled it 2 time but not change...
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Did you do a proper wipe of phone before flashing? ..i.e Wipe data/factory reset via recovery or better use a rom/kernel wipe script?
Have you read the instructions for the rom?
Have you searched the roms thread?
TheATHEiST said:
Did you do a proper wipe of phone before flashing? ..i.e Wipe data/factory reset via recovery or better use a rom/kernel wipe script?
Have you read the instructions for the rom?
Have you searched the roms thread?
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i have do wipe data via rcovery and after installed it .what is rom/kernel wipe script?
yes i have read the instruction
yes but i dont find a very helpfull post..
thank you
Use Root explorer to create a file named "efs/imei/keystr", and put "1" inside this file, then reboot.
tjis is the solution thank to wanam close this post thank
Hi People,
I recently rooted my phone and things were good for 3 days until I screwed up, I installed "Disable service" app and I froze a service called "SIM Toolkit -stkapservice" and after restarting the phone is not bootling up, the boot logo appears again and again..
I'm not sure if disabling that service cause that, I have been disabling some others as well like qcconnectivity service, wiper app, smartcard service, picoservice, geocode service
Could someone please help me what to do ASAP? Should i flash it again? is so all my user data will be deleted again right?
Is there any way without deleting user data and settings? I've been hearing words like CWM, wipe dalvik cache etc but im not an experienced user, I just rooted and messed up my phone..
Could someone please advise me how to fix it?
what do you mean user data? pictures?
or saved logins & settings?
if you do wipe to cache it will remove your settings, not your personal files.
SimonK9 said:
what do you mean user data? pictures?
or saved logins & settings?
if you do wipe to cache it will remove your settings, not your personal files.
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Yes I meant my logins,installed apps etc..is there a way to backup those settings also ?
josephkarthic said:
Yes I meant my logins,installed apps etc..is there a way to backup those settings also ?
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Well, only if you had clockworkmod recovery, but if you don't have a custom recovery installed then no. A custom recovery would allow you to backup the full data partition, but OEM (stock) recovery doesn't.
Your only option is to do a full factory data reset I'm afraid. Also wipe the cache.
Maurice5813 said:
Well, only if you had clockworkmod recovery, but if you don't have a custom recovery installed then no. A custom recovery would allow you to backup the full data partition, but OEM (stock) recovery doesn't.
Your only option is to do a full factory data reset I'm afraid. Also wipe the cache.
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Ok thanks for your reply, I have flashed my device again by wiping out everything and now it booted to stock, the next step im about to install CWM recovery by following a online guide,
So after i install that whats next? how do i take my full data partition as you said? Can you pls tell me how or share some guides if possible?
thanks in advance..
josephkarthic said:
Ok thanks for your reply, I have flashed my device again by wiping out everything and now it booted to stock, the next step im about to install CWM recovery by following a online guide,
So after i install that whats next? how do i take my full data partition as you said? Can you pls tell me how or share some guides if possible?
thanks in advance..
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To make a full backup is easy once you have cwm. Also, make sure you flash the cwm image made for YOUR device! Other images for different phones aren't going to work on yours! It will hard brick your device!
To make a android backup (nandroid backup), just follow this step-by-step tutorial: