Hi All, This is actually a hypothetical question at this point, bit of brief history..
Am basically a noob with my X10 mini Pro have been flashing some custom roms this year and just this morning made the leap to unlocked boot loader/zombiepanic kernel v1.63/GinTonic.SE 2.1 its all working perfectly and am very happy.
My question then is do I have to do a full factory reset slash wipe every time I do a ROM install? I have been doing this lately more because changed around from other ROMs, slade87 has been doing an excellent job of updating his ROM and kernel with functions and fixes. But I cannot see myself having the energy to reinstall all my apps and redo settings every time a new build is released.
So after long question will I be able to flash new build over current without loosing my apps and data? Know xrecovery always seemed to wipe my phone but when I changed to clockworkmod my first install was a direct upgrade and it worked fine without loosing anything!
If I cannot install without loosing my data is there an easier way to backup my apps and reload them, titanium backup just sat and prompted me to reinstall them all which is what I am already doing.
I apologize for the long nature of question but wanted to explain to avoid confusion.
RyanMJ said:
Hi All, This is actually a hypothetical question at this point, bit of brief history..
Am basically a noob with my X10 mini Pro have been flashing some custom roms this year and just this morning made the leap to unlocked boot loader/zombiepanic kernel v1.63/GinTonic.SE 2.1 its all working perfectly and am very happy.
My question then is do I have to do a full factory reset slash wipe every time I do a ROM install? I have been doing this lately more because changed around from other ROMs, slade87 has been doing an excellent job of updating his ROM and kernel with functions and fixes. But I cannot see myself having the energy to reinstall all my apps and redo settings every time a new build is released.
So after long question will I be able to flash new build over current without loosing my apps and data? Know xrecovery always seemed to wipe my phone but when I changed to clockworkmod my first install was a direct upgrade and it worked fine without loosing anything!
If I cannot install without loosing my data is there an easier way to backup my apps and reload them, titanium backup just sat and prompted me to reinstall them all which is what I am already doing.
I apologize for the long nature of question but wanted to explain to avoid confusion.
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Restore the titanium backup.. The option apk+data.. Ul get to ur normal application settings..but its better to restore only the apk's and not its data.. N about makin a factory reset after flashing.. Yes u need to do when u switch from one ROM to another.. Otherwise if u are just upgradin to higher version of the same, just make a cache wipe and dalvik wipe with CWM.. N u can backup ur (SMS)messages with my baackup pro in the market..
Gintonic.SE + zombie-pack kernel by slade ..
Awesome thanks for the response faiyyaz, understand the process now
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As you all know, before installing new rom we we have to wipe data and cache in recovery...
But do we have also to wipe dalvik's cache?
As you read on every ROM thread, it is advisable to do a CLEAN wipe meaning all of it before installing a different rom. I personally don't find any difference between wiping and not wiping.
When upgrading CyanogenMOD nightlies wiping is pointless, and a waste of time. When switching between Sense-based ROMs and CM etc. then a full wipe is recommended, but not always needed. Wiping dalvik cache will never hurt
Just a thought here, but isn't DC in /data ? So if you wipe data you wipe DC as well, no?
I've been flashing Mdj Droid L2.1.110210 rom but the only thing I am seeing is the HTC screen for over 10 minutes. Is there anybody helps me to solve this issue? I am newbie so I cannot post in Mdj Droid L2.1.110210 topic.
Thank
I always wipe because it cleans the dust. As GrammarFreak said, when switching between CM nightlies, it is pointless as of the minor changes that come with them. But switching to an entirely new ROM (like stock -> CM) I thin it is better to wipe everything. The cause: Android DO collect junk, and a clean system is always nice.
Regarding contact, sms and other app data: backup to phone and cloud, simple as hell.
thanks for the advice. so if you flash anew rom, do u lose all ur apps every time? i'm flashing ics on my g2 alpha 8 right now. so i will find out soon enough
shinobi3432 said:
thanks for the advice. so if you flash anew rom, do u lose all ur apps every time? i'm flashing ics on my g2 alpha 8 right now. so i will find out soon enough
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In my experience (using a HTC Desire HD) you only lose your apps and settings when you perform a full-wipe before flashing a new rom. When you update your rom without wiping, your settings and apps are not removed. However, I personally like to do a full-wipe before flashing a rom, because it clears out al the dust and gives you a fresh new phone.
If you don't want to lose your apps and data, but you do want to wipe, you can offcourse always use Titanium Backup to make a backup of the apps and data.
Just do it! It's free (costs only a slightly longer startup the first time after you wipe dalvik)!
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I've been flashing Mdj Droid L2.1.110210 rom but the only thing I am seeing is the HTC screen for over 10 minutes. Is there anybody helps me to solve this issue? I am newbie so I cannot post in Mdj Droid L2.1.110210 topic.
Thank
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in my experience, this happens when you dont clear the cache prior to updating the rom. in my case, I had to re-apx mine, since I didnt figure this out until I had tried the factory rom. good thing I had the SBK and CPUid, or it would have been even a more painful experience!
Hey guys,
I don't know if this question has been asked but my girlfriend has an X10 Mini Pro and I recently flashed it to paul-xxx's awesome MiniCM7 Pro and just recently he came up with a newer update.
Question is if I wanna flash it to this newer 1, do I need to wipe the data or can I just flash it without having to wipe the data?
Thanks so much for the help guys & I'm sorry if this question has been asked before.
just flash the new version without wiping the data (factory reset), all the info will stay there. it works perfectly, but be advised that in two weeks or so you might want to do a full wipe since the rom may become a bit slow.
I usually do that because it's a pain to restore every information and downloaded apps and such.
don't forget to make a backup before installing any new version
Hi.
I have "Project-V" rom for 1 year (I know its a lot of time )
I got new phone and I want to give my wife this phone.
As the phone is now little "Buggy" and I need to change everything include change the Gmail account on the phone so I decided that it will be better to just install new ROM.
I need rom fast and stable (gps etc... ) and people recommended to me for "BIONIX"
I know what is the installation process but is it better to revert to stock first before flash this rom?
Thanks.
No, you do not have to revert to stock before you flash because you are going from one 2.2 ROM to another. Just remember to wipe data/ factory reset, wipe cache, etc.
asher_pa said:
Hi.
I have "Project-V" rom for 1 year (I know its a lot of time )
I got new phone and I want to give my wife this phone.
As the phone is now little "Buggy" and I need to change everything include change the Gmail account on the phone so I decided that it will be better to just install new ROM.
I need rom fast and stable (gps etc... ) and people recommended to me for "BIONIX"
I know what is the installation process but is it better to revert to stock first before flash this rom?
Thanks.
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You definitely don't have to, but it certainly couldn't hurt lol
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No is the short answer but it never hurts especially if you are having issues. Also the xerxesI Rom with phone candy theme wad pretty nice!
hi,
No you don't need to go back to stock ..but as Xenoism said it certainly couldn't hurt. Make sure to wipe data/ factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik
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UPDATE 21 Oct 2012:
Hi guys, I have good news. As I finally decided to bite the bullet and break the ice by flashing with flashtool from 2.3.7 to 4.0.4 ICS I have no problems anymore now!!
Before flashing I wisely backed up my contacts and apps. And for flashboot mode I UNCHECKED all Wipe data and only checked "no final verification check"
and flashed 4.0.4. Afterwards reboot I discovered that ALLL my data retained, everything including all game saves. Only a little bit personal customization.
To summarize what problems I have solved now:
1. No more freezing during games! and force me to reboot!
2. When reboot no more application NOT found issue!
3. After unchecking all but USB connection in developers option, I have not a single lag and home menu refres issue (my lesson: never check any unneccesary things in developers option)
4. And I feel a little bit less battery consuming.
5.. All with new functions and widgets.
Oh I totally love my Xperia S with 4.0.4 ICS. Thanks for all the time and patience and advise from you guys~~ Xperia all the way!
Cheers!
Hi Guys, I hve some questions regarding my phone, and I hope anyone could give me the right answers.
First what I have is:
- Xperia S (LT26i)
- Android 2.3.7
- Build number: 6.0.A.3.73
- Rooted & unlocked bootloader
1) As I have bought the phone in May 2012, and have rooted it since then.
I know the Gracenote thing (DRM keys) are lost, so that Im not able to use "sens me channel" to downloadl music info
(Track ID does work though). Im not able to restore this function anymore right?...
2) I have the official update notification on the phone for a few months already. As I have many apps and games (like 100+), I never found the courage and confidence to upgrade, because Im afraid I will lose data and game saves after update.
But Im a noob in this; IS it even possible for a ROOTED 2.3.7 to upgrade to a official 4.0 via PCC? or do I need to use Flashtool or something? I really dont know about this..
3) I do have Titanium backup and can backup apps and their saves too. If I CAN upgrade via official way (as Im currently unoffcialy rooted & bootloader unlocked), will I lose my date if done via offcial way? If i CANNOt upgrade via official way (as im root + unlocked), and must use flastool, will I lose date if done via flashtool?
4) Lastly, even I love my phone it as many problems nowadays like: often freezes when playing bigger games like Reckless racing, Radiant Defense (which is not even big).. better said certain games, when playing a long time, the device ofcourse gets hot and will eventually freeze, I can do nothing but only reset and restart the phone by pressing power-button+volume up for a few seconds..
The annoying thing is, my frequency of freezing and restarting is nowdays at least once each day or 2 days. as long as i play games..and sometimes even when browsing my favorite forum website....
and THEN after restart I often, really often have APPLICATION NOT FOUND issue, which means I have to restart again or reload the SD card using "reload SD card APP" which is also really really annoying.
I mean the freezing is the most annoying as it forces me to RESTART and then the application not found appears randomly on my installed apps (mostly only games) AND i have to reinstall (overwrite) the app in order to have the app back.
If I dont need to restart I wont have that problem. My problem here is; do I really need to upgrade to 4.0 to solve these 2 big problems?
Anyone knows about these 2 issues on Gingerbread? ...
I really need help & advise for above things... as I really want to not lose data but to see my 2 freeze & app not found problems is getting more annoying day by day... I really dont know what to do anymore..........:crying:
If you don't wipe data you don't have to worry. To be sure you can flash a ics rom with flashtool unchecking the "wipe data" option. Then, you can use this to root it again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
or flash a custom kernel.
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waiflih said:
If you don't wipe data you don't have to worry. To be sure you can flash a ics rom with flashtool unchecking the "wipe data" option. Then, you can use this to root it again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
or flash a custom kernel.
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hmm thanks pal...when I flash ICS first, I wont be able to access my rooted stuff unless I root it first?
Also, is it not possible to upgrade via official Sony PCC?..
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hmm thanks pal...when I flash ICS first, I wont be able to access my rooted stuff unless I root it first?
Also, is it not possible to upgrade via official Sony PCC?..
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if you have unlocked BL it will give you an error
so, you have to relock it or flash with flashtool
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if you have unlocked BL it will give you an error
so, you have to relock it or flash with flashtool
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ok I understand that I would need relock or flash with flashtool.
What im afraid is, will I lose stuff when relocking? will my root apps (titanium backup, market unlocker etc) be not working again until I root again?
Also what will happen if I reflash ith with flash tool? even if I choice UNCHECK wipe stuff, will it not give me other problems like uncompatiblity? I know I have lots of questions but this is really due to no experience and not wanting to lose stuff.
But now I come up with this is due to nowdays my Xperia S running on GB 2.3.7 freezes often during gaming which forces me to REBOOT and after each reboot I mostly get APP not found issue. and to solve that I need to reboot again or reload sD card OR reinstall that app.
This all together makes me go sad and mad...therefore my noob questions .....
has anyone had this before and could help with advise how and what to do ?...
I'm so lost and confused over this since yesterday...
so 2 days ago my phone started lagging and hanging and freezing until i realized i have got this issue with data encryption
i have a rooted sony z2 with TWRP Custom recovery
first i didn't know it was with data encryption failure so i literally factory reset and installed all my apps and data again and again!!!
On both rooted and non rooted rom ....
after every time my phone started to lag !!
after one whole day of trying everything i finally realized its actually with the data encryption and i should change my ex4 to something else... so here again i wiped the phone and changed to ex3 and installed and all my data and apps all over again
but after a couple hours...same problem again.....
im literally so tired of not knowing what to do ! my head hurts so much due this ugh....
Please help me get rid of this issue thanks ...!
Hey, i would flash the full stock rom without root and twrp and look. I think it is a problem with the twrp recovery.
On my V30 with Oreo we should flash a zip that disable data encryption after some modification in Recovery.
Just try for a week the full stock rom.
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Hey, i would flash the full stock rom without root and twrp and look. I think it is a problem with the twrp recovery.
On my V30 with Oreo we should flash a zip that disable data encryption after some modification in Recovery.
Just try for a week the full stock rom.
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Well i have already tried using the stock ROM without any root or recovery !!
and its still the same
however im not sure whats the zip file u r talking about and where i can get it for my Sony z2 D6502...
By the way i just thought it might be another reason that my device is lagging so much after installing like 30/40 apps.
i have overclocked my CPU with root and even after flashing the stock rom i feel like CPU settings hasn't been reset? is it possible?
its always on end MAX and less Min value on both stock/pre root rom my CPU gets very hot on TWRP specially, its more than 70Celcious so i thought maybe its a hardware issue and my CPU is overheating bcuz its old or something... and i should prolly change my CPU ?
i really don't understand whats wrong with my phone and im so confused about what to do
I had here a Z1 and Z2 both was my previous phones.
I didnt experienced such problems except i backup or restore anything in TWRP.
My questions for you are:
On which Version are you now?
What do you done exactly before the problem starts?
Get a Monitor App from Playstore and look what cause this high load. Or you take a look in the Developers Option for this.
We got here a not tasty problem, maybe you backup your whole data and reset all to stock and don't install any apps, after a while installing step by step your apps.
Nemeziz 56th said:
I had here a Z1 and Z2 both was my previous phones.
I didnt experienced such problems except i backup or restore anything in TWRP.
My questions for you are:
On which Version are you now?
What do you done exactly before the problem starts?
Get a Monitor App from Playstore and look what cause this high load. Or you take a look in the Developers Option for this.
We got here a not tasty problem, maybe you backup your whole data and reset all to stock and don't install any apps, after a while installing step by step your apps.
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I dont think if its even about TWRP because i even installed the stock rom with Flashtool and started installing my apps one by one and after a couple hrs device started lagging and freezing and odd how Wifi gets soooo slow ! (like everything gets slow in it) and also when i reboot the phone it oddly takes long time on boot menu to load .
im not sure if i did anything to cause it tbh...
it just happened on a normal day...
it gets soooo slow and leaves no other way for me but factory reset option...
i have the latest rom 23.5.A.1.291
the only time i can get it temporary fixed is when i backup the rom on TWRP and factory reset the Rom and Restore it back!
and everything is working fast and fine again only for like 6 or less hours...
and while data is restoring TWRP shows the CPU Temp on +80C !! Is this normal?
Btw i have a unlocked bootloader.
do u have any idea what i should do?
Yes i do! You need a structure by fixing a problem, my plan is:
You must explorer the problem why your phone get so laggy.
Perform a factory reset and use your phone for 1 Day with this stock setup. (Dont restore your old apps or data)
Look often into the Task Manager to show what cause the cpu load.
Nemeziz 56th said:
Yes i do! You need a structure by fixing a problem, my plan is:
You must explorer the problem why your phone get so laggy.
Perform a factory reset and use your phone for 1 Day with this stock setup. (Dont restore your old apps or data)
Look often into the Task Manager to show what cause the cpu load.
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man i kinda feel like its my CPU that is messsed up and idk why
cpu usage doesnt show any app, no app is taking more than 1%.
i think ,my system is overclocking...
and if it is how can i reset or stop it smh?