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Hi guys,
First, sorry for my English... I'm Brazilian... =x
Well... i have bought a LG P500 and i really don't know what i will do with it, because i don't understand this whole thing about custom roms, kernel, custom recovery, ...
But i'm reading some articles and i'm in a doubt... what i do?
I install a Custom ROM (like void forever 2.3.4)?
or
I install the 2.3 GB (Officil FW)?
Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=900905
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
doktornotor said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=900905
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=901247
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doktornotor, thanks for your answer...
but i already read this topics... and my question is:
what is the best? this Custom ROM or the official GB?
I'm talking about speed of the system, a fix to the touch bug and more...
Thanks!
Lcas said:
doktornotor, thanks for your answer...
but i already read this topics... and my question is:
what is the best? this Custom ROM or the official GB?
I'm talking about speed of the system, a fix to the touch bug and more...
Thanks!
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void. #forevah.
LOL. "What is the best" asks for a nice flamewar. Would suggest to use the phone with stock FW for a while, perhaps just root it and continue reading.
Why?
The one advantage that I (a noob) can see, is the language (the void rom is available in PT-BR, but the official FW is available only in PT-PT... =s).
The official FW can allow me to fix the touch bug?
And what is the other advantages? It is really faster? The perfomance is better?
Thanks!
doktornotor said:
LOL. "What is the best" asks for a nice flamewar. Would suggest to use the phone with stock FW for a while, perhaps just root it and continue reading.
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The stock FW? Froyo or Gingerbread? And why? I'm thinking my p500 a little slow... and the touch bug? =\
Lcas said:
The stock FW? Froyo or Gingerbread? And why? I'm thinking my p500 a little slow... and the touch bug? =\
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Since you're new in this I'd suggest you to take it easy atm. especially while we have ported gb, official gb, different basebands etc etc you'll get confused. Keep your current stock, root it and try to install recovery. After that you should try flashing some froyo roms or CM or andy's and you see how it goes. Baby steps
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The stock FW? Froyo or Gingerbread? And why? I'm thinking my p500 a little slow... and the touch bug? =\
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There is no touch bug on 2.3.3 stock ROM. Other than that - really, take your time and do some reading. You are asking horribly generic questions.
doktornotor said:
There is no touch bug on 2.3.3 stock ROM. Other than that - really, take your time and do some reading. You are asking horribly generic questions.
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Sorry for the questions...
And I'm already doing some reading about custom firmware and this whole thing...
I just want to know your opinions about this... if is better a cfw or the official GB fw
Thanks!
Hi, fellow brazilian here. I suggest you start by rooting your phone, install recovery then install franco.kernel v18cfs. It will fix the touch bug, speed up ur phone and will give you great battery life. This way youll have a tottaly bug free device.
As others said, wait a little before installing a custom rom. They all have little bugs, enjoy stock froyo for a while and keep reading the forum.
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
Lcas said:
Sorry for the questions...
And I'm already doing some reading about custom firmware and this whole thing...
I just want to know your opinions about this... if is better a cfw or the official GB fw
Thanks!
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Try Mik ROm based on 2.3.4. This is best so far with franco kernel V18
ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=946354
Kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049518
drakull said:
Hi, fellow brazilian here. I suggest you start by rooting your phone, install recovery then install franco.kernel v18cfs. It will fix the touch bug, speed up ur phone and will give you great battery life. This way youll have a tottaly bug free device.
As others said, wait a little before installing a custom rom. They all have little bugs, enjoy stock froyo for a while and keep reading the forum.
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
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Hey, man!
Thanks for your suggest! =D
But tell me something... i know that rooting my phone, installing the recovery and the franco.kernel will speed up my phone and give me other advantages... but installing a custom rom wouldn't be better?
=]
Try Mik ROm based on 2.3.4. This is best so far with franco kernel V18
ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=946354
Kernel:http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1049518
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Oh, yes...
I have read about this Custom ROM! In a poll in this forum, it is winning with a good difference...
Well, can you answer three questions, please? =D
1 - This Custom is really better than Noejn's?
2 - It is available in my language? (PT-BR)
3 - How many points this custom makes in a benchmark?
Thanks!
=D
After flashing recovery, don't forget to make a complete nandroid backup from custom recovery, before you start messing with your phone... So u can always restore your current firmware.
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Erm and copy it to pc..
ccdreadcc said:
After flashing recovery, don't forget to make a complete nandroid backup from custom recovery, before you start messing with your phone... So u can always restore your current firmware.
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Erm and copy it to pc..
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After rooting, flashing custom recovery and kernel, I have to make the nandroid backup, right?
Obs.: I have the OFW Backup. The backup that you are talking about is from the custom recovery, right?
Thanks!
And about my questions in the past post?
Oh, yes...
I have read about this Custom ROM! In a poll in this forum, it is winning with a good difference...
Well, can you answer three questions, please? =D
1 - This Custom is really better than Noejn's?
2 - It is available in my language? (PT-BR)
3 - How many points this custom makes in a benchmark?
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Thanks!
Lcas said:
After rooting, flashing custom recovery and kernel, I have to make the nandroid backup, right?
Obs.: I have the OFW Backup. The backup that you are talking about is from the custom recovery, right?
Thanks!
And about my questions in the past post?
Thanks!
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Root, install recovery and do a nandroid backup. Its easier to restore the stock rom using recovery, and safer too.
I can see you are eager to install gb on your device, despite our suggestion to keep your stock rom for a while. Then i suggest you flash mik's cm7, IMO the best rom out there.
Every rom based on cm7 has pt-BR, and in my experience mik's cm7 + franco.kernel + ungaze's data2sd is the fastest combo available.
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
drakull said:
Root, install recovery and do a nandroid backup. Its easier to restore the stock rom using recovery, and safer too.
I can see you are eager to install gb on your device, despite our suggestion to keep your stock rom for a while. Then i suggest you flash mik's cm7, IMO the best rom out there.
Every rom based on cm7 has pt-BR, and in my experience mik's cm7 + franco.kernel + ungaze's data2sd is the fastest combo available.
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
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Obrigado, amigo nordestino! =D
But what is "ungaze's data2sd" and where i can get the PT-BR version?
Thanks! ;D
Edit.:
I didn't found the tutorial about the Nandroid Backup... anyone can send it to me?
And now I know what is data2sd... =D
Thanks!
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What rooting i should do?
SuperOneClick or z4root?
And what Custom Recovery? Mik's?
Thanks again!
Please, someone!
XD
ungaze data2sd is script for making some memory of your sd card function as phone memory....so that you can install more apps without moving them all time to sd.....as suggested go step by step....
1.root your phone using gingerbreak.
2.install rom manager from market.
3.install clockworkmod recovery from rom manager.(dunno abt language)
4.reboot into recovery and do a backup of rom.(nand :there is an option in rom manager menu too :"backup rom")
5.flash franco 18.1.
6.flash rom of your choice.(mik /andy/noejn anyone .....better ones from them are on the way)
take your time after each step...dont be in a hurry...and complete this before asking other questions!!
hit thanks if i helped you
Thanks man!
But, one question...
sajjan said:
4.reboot into recovery and do a backup of rom.(nand :there is an option in rom manager menu too :"backup rom")
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The nand backup made by rom manager is the same backup made by Custom Recovery?
Thanks!
Hey guys i have been having some signal problems with my ace, but I only have them when inside my house. This started happening when I flashed gingerbread 2.3.5 to get a custom rom for my Ace (which is awesome btw!) the rom I am currently using is WP7 Rom by Jinavs. I have googled & searched a lot and all I found was a code to change the GSM too 900/1800 but I tried the code and it said that it was invalid, the code is *#2263#. Then I read something about changing the phone's modem is this possible on custom firmware? I never had any problems when I was on Stock Froyo 2.2.1. Any help guys?
Also master reset or factory reset does not work :/
what I do sometimes is airplane mode or turn off the phone and it sometimes works
and it only happens inside my house it works fine in any other place.
Any help will be appreciated
Use 2.3.4 Asia version ddkq6 no signal problems.and use cm7.2 fat kang by frozen ace more steadier ...
Hit thanxs if I helped
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shailpancholi said:
Use 2.3.4 Asia version ddkq6 no signal problems.and use cm7.2 fat kang by frozen ace more steadier ...
Hit thanxs if I helped
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I'm from Puerto Rico if that changes anything. Also is this risky? would it brick my phone because the Rom I'm using is based on XWKS2
Also how would I flash the modem only?
And I would like to keep this rom because I love WP7 xD
Anyone? :/
Reflash with stock gb rom for your region
Sent from your phone
an0nym0us_ said:
Reflash with stock gb rom for your region
Sent from your phone
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But if I do that I will lose the custom rom
I wanna find a way to keep custom rom but get rid of signal problems inside my house.
Is it possible?
iAreBeRtii said:
But if I do that I will lose the custom rom
I wanna find a way to keep custom rom but get rid of signal problems inside my house.
Is it possible?
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create a cwm backup then. the point of reflashing stock rom is to get correct modem for your region. after that u can just restore the cwm backup, it wont overwrite the modem.
an0nym0us_ said:
create a cwm backup then. the point of reflashing stock rom is to get correct modem for your region. after that u can just restore the cwm backup, it wont overwrite the modem.
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Ok I found stock 2.3.4 for my region does that work?
My phone is in 2.3.5
iAreBeRtii said:
Ok I found stock 2.3.4 for my region does that work?
My phone is in 2.3.5
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yes. even if its 2.3.3 it doesnt concern u. u only need the modem.
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yes. even if its 2.3.3 it doesnt concern u. u only need the modem.
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Ok but the firmware is a 1 package.
Am I going to flash only the modem or the whole rom?
whole rom. even if after flashing it doesnt boot/stuck on boot/bootloop, just restore previous cwm backup and see if the modem version in phone setting changed
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whole rom. even if after flashing it doesnt boot/stuck on boot/bootloop, just restore previous cwm backup and see if the modem version in phone setting changed
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Ok so let me get this right.
1. Backup with CWM
2. Flash Rom with ODIN
3. go into CWM and restore backup
4. check modem
am I missing anything?
Sorry if I ask a lot I just don't wanna eff up my phone
yes correct.
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yes correct.
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Ok I will do that and get back to you
If it works I'll click thanks on all your posts 'till I run out of thanks for the day
whoops.. need to correct a thing.
after flashing with odin u need to reflash cwm from stock recovery first before u can restore previous cwm backup, because odin overwrite the whole phone to stock including recovery
an0nym0us_ said:
whoops.. need to correct a thing.
after flashing with odin u need to reflash cwm from stock recovery first before u can restore previous cwm backup, because odin overwrite the whole phone to stock including recovery
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Oh ok then imma search the forum for the CWM
already restoring backup
OMG THANKS DUDE you made a guy in puerto rico really happy right now I will try the FW out and will report back well here I go as I promised thanks to your posts
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whoops.. need to correct a thing.
after flashing with odin u need to reflash cwm from stock recovery first before u can restore previous cwm backup, because odin overwrite the whole phone to stock including recovery
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This is off-topic but can you help me with a sound issue i have?
it seems the system sounds (dialer, keyboard, etc) stopped working lately :/
also i downloaded those 3rd party apk's and they didn't do anything.
I remember like last saturday I did something and they started working but I don't remember what D:
Do you know how to fix this?
iAreBeRtii said:
This is off-topic but can you help me with a sound issue i have?
it seems the system sounds (dialer, keyboard, etc) stopped working lately :/
also i downloaded those 3rd party apk's and they didn't do anything.
I remember like last saturday I did something and they started working but I don't remember what D:
Do you know how to fix this?
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clear data/factory reset from cwm. note that u'll lost all data when doing so, but if its not working either even after factory reset then just restore the cwm backup
its worth a try
noobish question here but, im upgrading my rom Real Ics r4.1 to 5.0, do i need to do a full wipe etc? or just go ahead and flash? thx
sutty23 said:
noobish question here but, im upgrading my rom Real Ics r4.1 to 5.0, do i need to do a full wipe etc? or just go ahead and flash? thx
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Of course do a Full wipe
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Yes you need to. . . Read that thread carefully and then install
Sent from my SK17i
Ok thanks for the help, :good: ill just have to backup and restore apps which is a pain.....
hello again guyz!
Ive searched in xda about Nandroid backup...and i didnt understand some things...
Nandroid backup is a backup of entire phone??(Rom,Files)
Nandroid backup can be done in SGS2?
Nandroid backup is an app,kernel?
Could someone tell me how to do this(Step-By-Step)?
Could someone solve my thoughts?
Thanks for help guyz!
cryptonakiassef said:
hello again guyz!
Ive searched in xda about Nandroid backup...and i didnt understand some things...
Nandroid backup is a backup of entire phone??(Rom,Files)
Nandroid backup can be done in SGS2?
Nandroid backup is an app,kernel?
Could someone tell me how to do this(Step-By-Step)?
Could someone solve my thoughts?
Thanks for help guyz!
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A Nandroid backup is a backup of your rom (not your pics of music etc.).
Yes if you have a rooted phone and CWM installed.
It's part of CWM, not an app or kernel itself.
Just reboot in recovery, go to Backup & Restore and Backup will be standing on top.
Hope it's clear now.
I'm a noob as well.. I've tried searching and haven't had much luck. Where can I download this nandroid or any cwm? I've read on one off the Roms I want to download I have to have a gb cwm? A little help please
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you both should start searching the internet before starting a new thread...
in order to get cwm, the safest and easiest way to do so is through my eyes flashing another kernel through odin, that will give you root + permanent cwm...
search for it or feel free to pm me if you need any further assistance. Cheers.
JTProuhet said:
I'm a noob as well.. I've tried searching and haven't had much luck. Where can I download this nandroid or any cwm? I've read on one off the Roms I want to download I have to have a gb cwm? A little help please
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
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If you have to ask this kind of questions you probably aren't ready to start rooting, flashing, etc. First read and learn a lot more.
Sent from the Matrix
After reading over lots and lots of threads, I finally got up the courage to root my phone.
I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
I flashed the "Kernel + Modem + Cache + Rooted UCLE5 System Package" using Odin, downloaded Mobile Odin, and then flashed the safe Siyah 4.3.3 kernel w/o mic swap to avoid bricking due to the eMMc bug. Everything seems to be working fine. I have Superuser, Mobile Odin, and CWM Recovery.
My question is what are my ROM choices and how do I go about installing them?
I'f I'm reading the instructions correctly in the thread with the rooting instructions, I only have the three options for kernels in that thread and I MUST use a w/o mic swap version.
On the Siyah thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592228, the only ROMs listed that work with w/o mic swap Siyah are Criskelo and UCLD3. Are these my only choices for ROM?
Are these the proper files for Criskelo?
Criskelo: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500891&highlight=criskelo
I can't seem to find the files for UCLD3.
To be clear, I was coming from a stock i777 with stock ICS and UCLE5. I'm now running 4.0.3, I777UCLE5, 3.1.0-rc8-Siyah-v4.3.3-nomswap ([email protected]).
Thanks for any help. I've searched and read a ton, but I just can't make sense of it all.
You can use any rom you want. It will come with its own kernel and overwrite the one you have
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Pirateghost said:
You can use any rom you want. It will come with its own kernel and overwrite the one you have
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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So this from the the first thread isn't true?
"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."
Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.
dillon_b12 said:
So this from the the first thread isn't true?
"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."
Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.
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Then don't go and mess with your phone if you don't understand what you're doing. The information is not that complicated.
dillon_b12 said:
So this from the the first thread isn't true?
"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."
Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.
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Just do as Pirate says and you will be fine. Dont worry about the kernel because the rom you want will have the appropriate kernel packaged in
dillon_b12 said:
So this from the the first thread isn't true?
"You must use an ICS kernel, and it must work with Samsung firmware, and be the no-mic-swap version. If you install a Gingerbread kernel the phone will not boot."
Sorry, it's all a bit confusing to me.
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it means that if you use an ALTERNATE kernel, which a lot of people like to do, then you must abide by those guidelines. all roms come packaged with a 'recommended' kernel....just flash one and you will see.
Pirateghost said:
it means that if you use an ALTERNATE kernel, which a lot of people like to do, then you must abide by those guidelines. all roms come packaged with a 'recommended' kernel....just flash one and you will see.
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Thanks, that makes much more sense.
Ok, so for this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005266
How do I do an EFS backup? I have searched this, but haven't found anything specific to this phone. Just want to make sure I am doing it correctly.
The next step is to do a FULL BACKUP. I did a backup in CWM Recovery. Does that work?
When I move the ROM to my phone, do I take the whole zip file? Is there any particular file(zImage?) I point to when flashing through CWM or is it the whole zip file?
Thanks again for all the help.
I successfully flashed SHOStock2.
Thanks for the help guys.
dillon_b12 said:
Thanks, that makes much more sense.
Ok, so for this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005266
How do I do an EFS backup? I have searched this, but haven't found anything specific to this phone. Just want to make sure I am doing it correctly.
Use any EFS Backup App
The next step is to do a FULL BACKUP. I did a backup in CWM Recovery. Does that work?
Yepp that is a Nandroid backup
When I move the ROM to my phone, do I take the whole zip file? Is there any particular file(zImage?) I point to when flashing through CWM or is it the whole zip file?
Nope just keep the whole zip and select it in CWM
Thanks again for all the help.
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dillon_b12 said:
I successfully flashed SHOStock2.
Thanks for the help guys.
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Good choice for a first ROM. When you get bored with that Shostock3 is really nice but wait until 1.5 comes out. It has some fixes that will polish it up nicely.
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attsw said:
Good choice for a first ROM. When you get bored with that Shostock3 is really nice but wait until 1.5 comes out. It has some fixes that will polish it up nicely.
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Would going to SHOStock3 require a wipe? I understand that upgrading to new versions of an existing ROM usually does not, but since this is a different ROM it seems like it would require the full wipe.
What is the easiest way to retain as many of my settings, etc... as possible when doing full wipes? I have Titanium Backup already. Is there another program that will help me retain more?
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Would going to SHOStock3 require a wipe? I understand that upgrading to new versions of an existing ROM usually does not, but since this is a different ROM it seems like it would require the full wipe.
What is the easiest way to retain as many of my settings, etc... as possible when doing full wipes? I have Titanium Backup already. Is there another program that will help me retain more?
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Yes on the full wipe before flashing the new ROM.
What else are u trying to retain besides apps and their data? If that's all TiBu is fine
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Yes on the full wipe before flashing the new ROM.
What else are u trying to retain besides apps and their data? If that's all TiBu is fine
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It would be nice if I didn't have setup e-mail everytime, but if I can keep my apps and their data with TiBu, that should be fine.
dillon_b12 said:
It would be nice if I didn't have setup e-mail everytime, but if I can keep my apps and their data with TiBu, that should be fine.
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Once you get accustomed to it, flashing with a full wipe isn't too bad. Make a nandroid backup in case you decide to go back. And I would recommend you buy the full version of titanium back up to get the batch features, and support the developer. It is probably the most important app for those that flash regularly.
I can fully wipe and flash and have everything back up and running the exact same way it was in like 10 minutes. But I like the chance to start fresh