Question regarding installing .ZIPs via CWM - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
I have a question regarding installing ZIP files from CWM.
When I am wanting to instal numerous ZIP files do I need to wipe Dalvik cache and reboot my phone in between each one?
This has been my standard procedure but it is very annoying, especially when I have 5 to install in a row!
So can I just install each one straight after the other, then simply wipe dalvik cache and reboot?
Thank you

Obagleyfreer said:
Hi guys,
So can I just install each one straight after the other, then simply wipe dalvik cache and reboot?
Thank you
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Yes.
Actually, this is the normal standard

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[Q] Amon Ra for Thunderbolt?

Hi guys,
I have searched the forum, but there does not seem to be too much mention of Amon Ra. Is the latest version of Amon Ra compatible with the Tbolt? I keep getting an error with CWR when trying to delete the dalvik cache. Thanks a lot!!!
Did you happen to notice the [Q] in front of your thread name? Ok ok, i kid. AmanRa is a negative atm.
patton21 said:
Hi guys,
I have searched the forum, but there does not seem to be too much mention of Amon Ra. Is the latest version of Amon Ra compatible with the Tbolt? I keep getting an error with CWR when trying to delete the dalvik cache. Thanks a lot!!!
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I love Amon Ra too unfortunately though he does not have the Bolt and atm does not plan on making a recovery for it.
Yes CWR has issues with wiping dalvik. I manually wipe dalvik using root explorer. Just navigate to /data/dalvik-cache then hit multi-select, select all, delete then reboot your device. The first reboot after deleting dalvik will be quite long.
patton21 said:
Hi guys,
I have searched the forum, but there does not seem to be too much mention of Amon Ra. Is the latest version of Amon Ra compatible with the Tbolt? I keep getting an error with CWR when trying to delete the dalvik cache. Thanks a lot!!!
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Dalvik wipes have been working fine for me ... Try this
1. In Rom Manager go to Menu>Settings>Check "Erase Recovery"
2. Menu> "Clear Download Cache" then Flash Recovery again.
3. ???
4. Profit
feedhead said:
Dalvik wipes have been working fine for me ... Try this
1. In Rom Manager go to Menu>Settings>Check "Erase Recovery"
2. Menu> "Clear Download Cache" then Flash Recovery again.
3. ???
4. Profit
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Then navigate to the folder I mentioned via root explorer and tell me if the dalvik folder is empty?
jlevy73 said:
Then navigate to the folder I mentioned via root explorer and tell me if the dalvik folder is empty?
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I do not have a problem with cwr wiping my dalvik cache or anything else for that matter. At first yes but when I applied pretty much this method it corrected any problems I was having.
I believe what feedhead was telling patton21 was if he was having a problem with cwr that is the method on how to fix cwr.
As far as knowing if dalvik is being cleared out is pretty easy actually. if you might have noticed when in cwr it will usually take about 10 secs to get from wipe dalvik cache to the confirm option. if you wipe a second time it will go instantly.
Also if you clear out your dalvik cache in cwr and go to root explorer one would have to boot up the phone and as you know the reason for the long boot time is the dalvik cache building so of course it won't be empty.
... or you could wipe dalvik & check using adb
feedhead said:
... or you could wipe dalvik & check using adb
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haha I was just going to come back to my comment and edit this in!!! you beat me to it!
jlevy73 said:
Then navigate to the folder I mentioned via root explorer and tell me if the dalvik folder is empty?
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Of course it won't be empty. You have to reboot into recovery and wipe it after you reflash cwm.
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LeoD said:
I do not have a problem with cwr wiping my dalvik cache or anything else for that matter. At first yes but when I applied pretty much this method it corrected any problems I was having.
I believe what feedhead was telling patton21 was if he was having a problem with cwr that is the method on how to fix cwr.
As far as knowing if dalvik is being cleared out is pretty easy actually. if you might have noticed when in cwr it will usually take about 10 secs to get from wipe dalvik cache to the confirm option. if you wipe a second time it will go instantly.
Also if you clear out your dalvik cache in cwr and go to root explorer one would have to boot up the phone and as you know the reason for the long boot time is the dalvik cache building so of course it won't be empty.
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Good points all around Leo!
i had a bootable version of amon ra recovery on my phone before that someone was porting but the keys didnt work so i was gonna wait and try it again the next day but the guy never finished working on it i guess :-\
EDIT: gonna try to look for the file, would be awesome if we could get it ported lol.
patton21 said:
Hi guys,
I have searched the forum, but there does not seem to be too much mention of Amon Ra. Is the latest version of Amon Ra compatible with the Tbolt? I keep getting an error with CWR when trying to delete the dalvik cache. Thanks a lot!!!
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What error are you getting? Failure to mount SD-ext mumbojumbo?
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[Q] Kernel Manager

I'm running Adrynalyne's Das BAMF 1.4 with his 4.3a Kernel. I just downloaded the Kernel Manager app and i'm curious if I should first boot into CWM, clear the dalvik cache, then reboot and install the new 4.4.2 Kernel in Kernel Manager or will Kernel Manager give me the option to clear the dalvik/cache when I click "Download & Flash Kernel"?
Any help would be appreciated.
Also, i'm not sure i'm 100% clear on the dalvik cache vs regular cache. I thought I had an understanding, but I want to be sure i'm taking all the right steps when installing new Roms and Kernels.
I see an option in CWM (under Advanced) to "Wipe Dalvik Cache." Is this the only necessary step when installing a new Rom/Kernel? The way i've been doing it is is by doing a factory reset, then clearing Dalvik Cache, then installing Rom, then installing the Kernel.
Are these the right steps? Is there anything else I should be doing?
Thank you XDA, i was only recently introduced to Android and XDA, but I'm starting to learn ADB (manually rooted my phone and have pushed files to SD Card, still learning all the possibilities). This forum is awesome.
ask him yourself. click the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11403269&postcount=7 and then click on web chat towards the bottom. adrynalyne was in the chat.
I was going to ask this same question
BurnOne77 said:
I was going to ask this same question
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Well, after a little Googling, I found that if you click the "Menu" button when you're in Kernel Manager, then click "Advanced Options," you'll be given the option to have Kernel Manager clear both the caches when you flash the new Kernel.
So we should be cool using this approach. Cheers
Dalvik cache is for Google's Dalvik Virtual Machine (their way of implementing a Java-to-bytecode).

[Q] What is a dalvik Cache?

Hello guys i would like to ask what is a dalvik cache because i want to install this ROM For My Samsung Galaxy Y
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602299
If you want to know what it is you can search Google or Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalvik_(software)
As far as installing ROMs go its recommended to clear the davlik cache each time you install a new ROM. On most android phones this is done from within Clockworkmod.
As far as installing ROMs go its recommended to clear the davlik cache each time you install a new ROM. On most android phones this is done from within Clockworkmod.
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How do i do it in Clockworkmod. Would you kindly give me some instructions?
rara23 said:
How do i do it in Clockworkmod. Would you kindly give me some instructions?
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Boot into CWM recovery, it should be under the "wipe". Look for "wipe dalvik-cache" option
Or under the tab: Advanced
Dalvik-cahce
Ive always somewhat wandered what the dalvik cache was never really bothered to look into it. but now i have its nice to know that when i wiped the cache each time i flashed a new ROM it was for good reason. Thanks
spunker88 said:
If you want to know what it is you can search Google or Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalvik_(software)
As far as installing ROMs go its recommended to clear the davlik cache each time you install a new ROM. On most android phones this is done from within Clockworkmod.
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It does not mention the cache
Am i wrong to assume it's a bitcode of everything dalvik ever run/saw installed?
gcbxda said:
It does not mention the cache
Am i wrong to assume it's a bitcode of everything dalvik ever run/saw installed?
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Search for what the cache is, read the Dalvik then link them together.

[Q] [HELP] New To Flashing

Couple questions I have.
What is the correct procedure for flashing ROMS? Heard you have to wipe cache and dalvik cache, where do you go to wipe dalvik cache?
Do you always have to flash a ROM twice?
When flashing zips for ROM fixes, do you have to re-install base ROM then the ROM fix? EX - Running AOKP Milestone 5.2, there is a problem with the Internal storage mounting. Downloaded a fix off jokersaxs website. In CWM I cleared the cache, flashed the ROM twice and the Internal memory still can not be found.
Thank you for the Help!
xpainkillerx said:
Couple questions I have.
What is the correct procedure for flashing ROMS? Heard you have to wipe cache and dalvik cache, where do you go to wipe dalvik cache?
Do you always have to flash a ROM twice?
When flashing zips for ROM fixes, do you have to re-install base ROM then the ROM fix? EX - Running AOKP Milestone 5.2, there is a problem with the Internal storage mounting. Downloaded a fix off jokersaxs website. In CWM I cleared the cache, flashed the ROM twice and the Internal memory still can not be found.
Thank you for the Help!
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1) Depends on what you are flashing. Before flashing the file you will want to read up on it first. Usually there are guidelines in the OP. If you are not sure than best to ask first and make sure you have a backup created. It is a good idea to wipe cache/dalvik several times before flashing. This can be done via your recovery (in CWM dalvik is located under "Advanced" menu) or there are zip files you can flash which will do the wiping for you. I usually do both.
2) No. But with certain roms it is recommended to help prevent issues. Usually if it is needed it will be stated somewhere in the thread.
3) Should not have to but here again it depends on the type of file/fix and if it is necessary should be listed in the OP. Usually just the fix can be flashed otherwise it would be easier for the dev to post an updated rom version to flash.

[Q] Switching ROM and wiping

Hey guys,
I have had some issues with my current ROM. I want to change the ROM. I am looking to switch to OMEGA.
How would I do this, I currently have AROMA rom. Should I do a factory reset the just reboot into recovery mode and install that way? Or will just installing the ROM from zip work? Or if I do a factory reset do I need to root it again with Odin, or will I not need to root it?
Also for wiping the phone should I wipe my SD card? Or no?
Thank you I searched and found half answers for most of this.
You have to format /system partition and /data partition in order to get a clean ROM, otherwise you may run into some unforeseeable problems.
Don't have to wipe sdcard
Most ROM except stock are pre-rooted.
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qtwrk said:
You have to format /system partition and /data partition in order to get a clean ROM, otherwise you may run into some unforeseeable problems.
Don't have to wipe sdcard
Most ROM except stock are pre-rooted.
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Ok just to double check what your saying.
I should do a wipe using the built in android factory reset.
Then just install the ROM using the recovery boot.
I will not have to use ODIN or any other soft ware. Just factory reset and install rom.
AW: [Q] Switching ROM and wiping
I'd factory reset in recovery, wipe cache and dalvik, format system and then flash the new ROM from your external sdcard
Please report if that way worked for you
But be sure to backup your apps with titanium backup
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ch0ka said:
I'd factory reset in recovery, wipe cache and dalvik, format system and then flash the new ROM from your external sdcard
Please report if that way worked for you
But be sure to backup your apps with titanium backup
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Not to sound like a noob... but how do i wipe Cache and Dalvik? also what is dalvik?
Thank you, I will do it today hopefully.
Not sure which ROM I want to switch to. Any recommendations? I am thinking OMEGA.
morinr said:
Not to sound like a noob... but how do i wipe Cache and Dalvik? also what is dalvik?
Thank you, I will do it today hopefully.
Not sure which ROM I want to switch to. Any recommendations? I am thinking OMEGA.
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He's talking about wiping in recovery.
Dalvik, is kinda Java virtual machine on android, it does concerns you...
About ROM, I suggest you try them out all, and then you will find your Mr.Right, or Ms.Right
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morinr said:
Not to sound like a noob... but how do i wipe Cache and Dalvik? also what is dalvik?
Thank you, I will do it today hopefully.
Not sure which ROM I want to switch to. Any recommendations? I am thinking OMEGA.
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1.boot into recovery, (make a backup , always be safe)
2.wipe data/factory rest
3.wipe cache partition
4.use volume rockers go into advanced , wipe dalvik cache , go back
5.go into mounts and storage , format/system (BE SURE YOU HAVE A ROM ON YOUR SD CARD), go back
6.Install zip from sd card , Choose zip from sd card , Choose rom and Click yes!
7
Nobody can tell you which rom is better .. All roms are amazing because of the work put into them try them out one by one.. you're not going to lose anything..
Ok cool. I installed OMEGA and I like that rom. I did a factory reset and wiped the Dalvik cache and cache. Will look around a bit more but so far so good....
however same issue with the phone. But now when the call ends it says process com.android.phone has stopped. Then i hit ok and phone is ok. It doesn't automatically restart then go really slow.
No idea about this, I searched however couldn't find a answer. Lots of phones and versions of android had this issue.
Any ideas would be great guys.
morinr said:
Ok cool. I installed OMEGA and I like that rom. I did a factory reset and wiped the Dalvik cache and cache. Will look around a bit more but so far so good....
however same issue with the phone. But now when the call ends it says process com.android.phone has stopped. Then i hit ok and phone is ok. It doesn't automatically restart then go really slow.
No idea about this, I searched however couldn't find a answer. Lots of phones and versions of android had this issue.
Any ideas would be great guys.
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You need to go into mounts and storage in recovery and format system and data before you flash, as already explained
slaphead20 said:
You need to go into mounts and storage in recovery and format system and data before you flash, as already explained
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Is that different from what I did?
I booted into recovery. Did a factory reset. Wiped Cache and the Dalvik Cache. Then I installed the rom, did I do this wrong?
morinr said:
Is that different from what I did?
I booted into recovery. Did a factory reset. Wiped Cache and the Dalvik Cache. Then I installed the rom, did I do this wrong?
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Factory reset wipe data, but not system, you need to format system and data
slaphead20 said:
Factory reset wipe data, but not system, you need to format system and data
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I just booted into recover did system format and data. However I still have the same issue. After phone call freezes for a second, vibrates then says com.android.phone has stopped working.
Follow exactly what I ve typed in the previous post... exactly that.. and which version of omega have you Downloaded
??
Hit thanks if I've helped
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why not you backup your current rom first then try to flash a new rom without wipe data. if you not facing any issue on the new rom, then it's ok.
if you facing any issue, you must flash again the new rom with wipe all data. if you not happy with both, then you restore back what you are backup before.:fingers-crossed:
galaxys3lover said:
Follow exactly what I ve typed in the previous post... exactly that.. and which version of omega have you Downloaded
??
Hit thanks if I've helped
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Yes I did. I factory reset. wiped cache and dalvik as well as formatting in the advanced options. I currently have Omega 44.2 installed. But I had the iphone app crashing with AROMA 30.1 and 30.4
Is there away to uninstall the phone app and then re install that cleanly?
I did this and still have the phone crashing issue.
Settings/apps/all/phone/wipe app data, likewise do same with contacts, reboot, see if that solves it
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Settings/apps/all/phone/wipe app data, likewise do same with contacts, reboot, see if that solves it
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I clearned the cache, should I clear the whole app? If it uninstalls how do i re install the phone app?
morinr said:
I clearned the cache, should I clear the whole app? If it uninstalls how do i re install the phone app?
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Lol....I didn't say wipe the cache,I didn't say uninstall it.....I said wipe data
slaphead20 said:
Lol....I didn't say wipe the cache,I didn't say uninstall it.....I said wipe data
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There is no white data. only buttons available are force stop and clear data. If I press clear data it says all data will be deleted permanently including all files, settings accounts, databases. I assumed the files were the actual app.
I went to settings. Applciation manager and chose Phone.
......hit clear data then, do that for phone and contacts storage, the data bases get rebuilt the only thing you will have to set up again is which contacts to display and any ringtone options etc you may have chosen
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slaphead20 said:
......hit clear data then, do that for phone and contacts storage, the data bases get rebuilt the only thing you will have to set up again is which contacts to display and any ringtone options etc you may have chosen
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Data is just that.....Data.....it is not the apk

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