Hello, I am new to android customization/flashing roms, and last time I tried flashing a rom on my Galaxy Player 5.0 YP-G70, it worked, but when I tried going back, I realized I didn't have a backup of my old rom, so I went online and flashed a stock rom for my player, which ended up hard bricking the device.
I want to know everything I should do before flashing a rom so that I don't risk screwing up my player again. How do i back it up? How do I restore that backup? and most importantly, what other roms support this player (US Version of Galaxy Player, or YP-G70) specifically?
Also, is there anything else I should do before flashing a rom to ensure I don't brick my device and to also ensure I can get back to my old rom if needed?
If anyone can help, thanks.
Back up is done in cwm under the back up and restore section. Usually the op of the corresponding ROM has any specific information about the needs, typically it is backup
Wipe user information factory reset
Wipe dalvik cache
Install new ROM
Advanced section to restart recovery(optional)
Advanced restore in backup and restore section select restore data
I may have missed something so someone else will correct if I did
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thanks
james59802 said:
Back up is done in cwm under the back up and restore section. Usually the op of the corresponding ROM has any specific information about the needs, typically it is backup
Wipe user information factory reset
Wipe dalvik cache
Install new ROM
Advanced section to restart recovery(optional)
Advanced restore in backup and restore section select restore data
I may have missed something so someone else will correct if I did
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Thanks, I will try that once I find a rom specifically for this, preferrably Cyanogen, because I badly want to have Jelly bean.
BrassZeppelin said:
Thanks, I will try that once I find a rom specifically for this, preferrably Cyanogen, because I badly want to have Jelly bean.
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First, you have to find a ROM for the U.S (???) version of the 5.0
Since you hard bricked it, i guess you need to 1st flash the stock rom, after doing that, install CWM via Odin, backup stock rom, flash ICS (not much different from JB)
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james59802 said:
Back up is done in cwm under the back up and restore section. Usually the op of the corresponding ROM has any specific information about the needs, typically it is backup
Wipe user information factory reset
Wipe dalvik cache
Install new ROM
Advanced section to restart recovery(optional)
Advanced restore in backup and restore section select restore data
I may have missed something so someone else will correct if I did
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Not only dalvik cache, but the default cache too.
Mashed_Potatoes said:
First, you have to find a ROM for the U.S (???) version of the 5.0
Since you hard bricked it, i guess you need to 1st flash the stock rom, after doing that, install CWM via Odin, backup stock rom, flash ICS (not much different from JB)
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Not only dalvik cache, but the default cache too.
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Well, when I hard bricked it, I took it back. It wouldn't even boot into recovery, it just showed a little weird symbol for a while (phone with an exclamation symbol, and a computer), but then the battery eventually died, and it wouldn't even turn back on.
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Hi,
I currently have the Exynos 7.2 (XXKI4) and I'm tried to change to the HyperAndroid Androidmeda ROM but I got in a bootloop. Should I go back to stock ROM then try to put the HyperAndroid?
There's another question that's been bugging me, what is all the KF2, KI4, KE2, etc? does it matter which one i use when going back to stock? is there a preferred one for Bell SGS2?
Thanks
michael.38 said:
Hi,
I currently have the Exynos 7.2 (XXKI4) and I'm tried to change to the HyperAndroid Androidmeda ROM but I got in a bootloop. Should I go back to stock ROM then try to put the HyperAndroid?
There's another question that's been bugging me, what is all the KF2, KI4, KE2, etc? does it matter which one i use when going back to stock? is there a preferred one for Bell SGS2?
Thanks
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Have you done a full wipe?
Wipe Data/Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Format /system
???
NZed said:
Have you done a full wipe?
Wipe Data/Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Format /system
???
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if i do that, will i lose my backup files and data?
edit: nvm, i wiped everything, still bootloop, which version of stock rom should i try?
michael.38 said:
if i do that, will i lose my backup files and data?
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no you wont
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Try XXKI3 get it from xda
I always use titanium backup for apps and data backup and after flashing rom I'll wipe data for better matching.
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michael.38 said:
if i do that, will i lose my backup files and data?
edit: nvm, i wiped everything, still bootloop, which version of stock rom should i try?
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By this you mean that you wiped everything after flashing? Of course you will get a bootloop then. Your rom is wiped.
Flash the rom again and you are good to go.
michael.38 said:
Hi,
I currently have the Exynos 7.2 (XXKI4) and I'm tried to change to the HyperAndroid Androidmeda ROM but I got in a bootloop. Should I go back to stock ROM then try to put the HyperAndroid?
There's another question that's been bugging me, what is all the KF2, KI4, KE2, etc? does it matter which one i use when going back to stock? is there a preferred one for Bell SGS2?
Thanks
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backup everything using Titanium Backup, and then do a factory reset (from the phone's menu).
go into recovery and a complete wipe again (factory/data + cache + dalvik) and flash the rom you want.
if it doesn't work, revert back to a stock rom using Odin (I use KE7 since it has the old bootloader so I can get rid of the yellow triangle with a Jig).
use Odin to flash CF-Root's kernel. Then go into recovery, wipe everything and flash the rom of choice.
This procedure worked for me a couple of times.
thanks for all the help! Everything turned out great
I have a general simple question: I have a custom ROM. Obviously it is installed via recovery mode. These ROMs are being updated every so often. Now the question is when I want to update my ROM, should I factory reset my phone and start from the scratch or simply I need to use Recovery mode again?
Greight said:
I have a general simple question: I have a custom ROM. Obviously it is installed via recovery mode. These ROMs are being updated every so often. Now the question is when I want to update my ROM, should I factory reset my phone and start from the scratch or simply I need to use Recovery mode again?
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From my very humble experience you should go into recovery mode and 1. wipe cache 2. advanced>> wipe dalvik cache
and then install zip from sd card and reboot. Factory reset probably isn't a good idea if you're just updating your ROM and want to keep your apps and settings.
Good luck
You can read other informations for beginners here in xda.
Packstrap said:
You can read other informations for beginners here in xda.
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Really? You sure I can? Pretty unhelpful (going the polite way) way to increase posts to reach 10!
Mr0nLine said:
From my very humble experience you should go into recovery mode and 1. wipe cache 2. advanced>> wipe dalvik cache
and then install zip from sd card and reboot. Factory reset probably isn't a good idea if you're just updating your ROM and want to keep your apps and settings.
Good luck
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Thank you. So developers must program their new versions that can upgrade their older versions. What if we already have installed some other zip file from recovery? For example something to change notification bar. I guess than a factory reset is necessary, right?
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and how can i get cwm method to my xpera mini pro sk17a
no you don't have to do a factory reset in that case too. but those modifications will be gone.
i recently upgraded my
ROM and the personalizations i made such fonts and boot animations were overwritten so i guess that shouldn't be a problem
i am no expert but i think you shouldn't factory reset unless you have a problem. the option is there anytime you need it but it's not necessary or at least i think so
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what do you mean cwm method? do you have cwm installed? if so the method mentioned above is what you're looking for
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Mr0nLine said:
no you don't have to do a factory reset in that case too. but those modifications will be gone.
i recently upgraded my
ROM and the personalizations i made such fonts and boot animations were overwritten so i guess that shouldn't be a problem
i am no expert but i think you shouldn't factory reset unless you have a problem. the option is there anytime you need it but it's not necessary or at least i think so
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Thank you again. That's a big relief. I was really exhausted of installing and resoring backups every so often.
I've tried to install the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 rom and have ended up with no service and data several times. I use rom manager and delete cash. I've also tried Clockworkmod with the same results.
One thing that I was wondering is why I cant access the bootloader menu when I reset. I see the options, but then it blows by and questions me if I want to update or not(this is how I get back to a usable phone after failed rom install attempts). I dont remember how I rooted this phone back when it first came out. I'm just wondering if that has anything to do with my problems.
Brainfarth said:
I've tried to install the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 rom and have ended up with no service and data several times. I use rom manager and delete cash. I've also tried Clockworkmod with the same results.
One thing that I was wondering is why I cant access the bootloader menu when I reset. I see the options, but then it blows by and questions me if I want to update or not(this is how I get back to a usable phone after failed rom install attempts). I dont remember how I rooted this phone back when it first came out. I'm just wondering if that has anything to do with my problems.
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When you go through that update it brings you back to that firmware? If so it means there is an ruu on the root of your sd.
Also when flashing a new Rom you need to format everything, not just cache. That's why you're having issues.
I also recommend using 4EXT recovery
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Brainfarth said:
I've tried to install the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 rom and have ended up with no service and data several times. I use rom manager and delete cash. I've also tried Clockworkmod with the same results.
One thing that I was wondering is why I cant access the bootloader menu when I reset. I see the options, but then it blows by and questions me if I want to update or not(this is how I get back to a usable phone after failed rom install attempts). I dont remember how I rooted this phone back when it first came out. I'm just wondering if that has anything to do with my problems.
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try checking your apn if it is configured correctly..
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woodt94 said:
When you go through that update it brings you back to that firmware? If so it means there is an ruu on the root of your sd.
Also when flashing a new Rom you need to format everything, not just cache. That's why you're having issues.
I also recommend using 4EXT recovery
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Your were right about the SD card. I copied the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 MR2 rom to a spare card and I was able to access the boot loader menu. I went into ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.0.2, wipe data, wipe cash and installed the rom... Unfortunately I still have no service or data.
Brainfarth said:
I've tried to install the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 rom and have ended up with no service and data several times. I use rom manager and delete cash. I've also tried Clockworkmod with the same results.
One thing that I was wondering is why I cant access the bootloader menu when I reset. I see the options, but then it blows by and questions me if I want to update or not(this is how I get back to a usable phone after failed rom install attempts). I dont remember how I rooted this phone back when it first came out. I'm just wondering if that has anything to do with my problems.
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When installing a new ROM, you should always go through your recovery. I use 4EXT, and it works great. To get to your recovery, ensure that your sdcard is free of any PG05IMG files in the root directory. You should always create a nandroid backup, wipe/format to factory defaults, install your ROM, then wipe cache and dalvik cache. You can then install any flashable zips on top of that.
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Brainfarth said:
Your were right about the SD card. I copied the LiquidSmooth ICS v1.5 MR2 rom to a spare card and I was able to access the boot loader menu. I went into ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.0.2, wipe data, wipe cash and installed the rom... Unfortunately I still have no service or data.
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Are you on the latest radios?
ArmyAg08 said:
When installing a new ROM, you should always go through your recovery. I use 4EXT, and it works great. To get to your recovery, ensure that your sdcard is free of any PG05IMG files in the root directory. You should always create a nandroid backup, wipe/format to factory defaults, install your ROM, then wipe cache and dalvik cache. You can then install any flashable zips on top of that.
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Are you on the latest radios?
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The new rom is the only thing that I have messed with. Also, I am currently getting data from my router. Just no service from the tower.
I would try installing the latest radios and see what happens.
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ArmyAg08 said:
I would try installing the latest radios and see what happens.
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And that fixed the rest of it. I updated the radio from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864157
Funny thing though.. I dont have my wifi indicator on top anymore, but it works fine.
One more thing.. This ROM is bare-bones. How can I check my voicemail other than *86?
Brainfarth said:
And that fixed the rest of it. I updated the radio from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864157
Funny thing though.. I dont have my wifi indicator on top anymore, but it works fine.
One more thing.. This ROM is bare-bones. How can I check my voicemail other than *86?
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I use Verizon's visual voicemail app
As far as the wifi goes, you should be able to turn that off/on in the interface settings from within the ROM
ArmyAg08 said:
I use Verizon's visual voicemail app
As far as the wifi goes, you should be able to turn that off/on in the interface settings from within the ROM
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Do you use any kind of volume booster? I cant hardly hear people. I've tried a few, but they only boost your headphone and back speaker volumes.
Also, do you pay for the visual voicemail?
Brainfarth said:
And that fixed the rest of it. I updated the radio from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864157
Funny thing though.. I dont have my wifi indicator on top anymore, but it works fine.
One more thing.. This ROM is bare-bones. How can I check my voicemail other than *86?
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I like Google voice! Free haha
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Hi guys,
Can someone help me with a factory data reset? Im having horrific battery problems since updating OTA from ICS to JB. I've tried all the usual suggestions and am getting nowhere so i understand a lot of folks do a factory data reset and it helps some..
So the current status of my device is stock ROM and rooted with CF. I have titanium installed. If i understand this correctly i need to is it backup all apps individually from within Titanium?
Is it then just a case of clicking factory data reset from within the S3 menu? I guess I'm on a custom recovery and not stock recovery because im rooted with CF? Does this make any difference to the factory data reset procedure?
Many thanks
corkie1 said:
Is it then just a case of clicking factory data reset from within the S3 menu?
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Yes, just click it and you will have brand new jelly bean, but still rooted. Install titanium and restore all necessary applications. I did factory reset two day ago.
there are 2 ways to factory reset..
1. from the settings menu (i am sure you are aware of this)
2. from recovery; stock recovery or cwm recovery
if you are wondering what a cwm recovery is, it is a custom recovery for rooted phones.. so you can go over at the Original Development section and find the thread for this recovery.. you will have to use odin to flash
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marklar666 said:
Yes, just click it and you will have brand new jelly bean, but still rooted. Install titanium and restore all necessary applications. I did factory reset two day ago.
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Great. Were you rooted before you did the reset? So having a custom recovery (if i have one as i'm rooted) wont effect this? All the titanium backups of the apps i take [presumably are fine as there stored on the SD card which doesn't get touched during factory data reset. Is this right?
Thanks guys
saywhatt said:
there are 2 ways to factory reset..
1. from the settings menu (i am sure you are aware of this)
2. from recovery; stock recovery or cwm recovery
if you are wondering what a cwm recovery is, it is a custom recovery for rooted phones.. so you can go over at the Original Development section and find the thread for this recovery.. you will have to use odin to flash
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So if i'm rooted with chainfire does that mean that i cant do the factory data reset from within the phone menu?
corkie1 said:
So if i'm rooted with chainfire does that mean that i cant do the factory data reset from within the phone menu?
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you can still do a factory reset within the menu OR do a factory reset through Recovery (either Stock or Custom)
but since you are rooted, it is rather suggested to flash a custom recovery such as CWM Recovery
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Great. Were you rooted before you did the reset? So having a custom recovery (if i have one as i'm rooted) wont effect this? All the titanium backups of the apps i take [presumably are fine as there stored on the SD card which doesn't get touched during factory data reset. Is this right?
Thanks guys
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correct
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you can still do a factory reset within the menu OR do a factory reset through Recovery (either Stock or Custom)
but since you are rooted, it is rather suggested to flash a custom recovery such as CWM Recovery
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Great thanks for that. As I'm not really used to flashing things hence my noob questions. I rebooted into CWM and i can see the wipe date /factory reset option. Are there any other options i should run here i.e. wipe cache partition?
Final question after i do the wipe data/ factory reset im left with a clean build of JB with no apps or anything installed - i just pull these back from titanium 1 by 1 i guess?
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Great thanks for that. As I'm not really used to flashing things hence my noob questions. I rebooted into CWM and i can see the wipe date /factory reset option. Are there any other options i should run here i.e. wipe cache partition?
Final question after i do the wipe data/ factory reset im left with a clean build of JB with no apps or anything installed - i just pull these back from titanium 1 by 1 i guess?
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For anyone who is interested the factory reset sorted my battery. I am now back to loosing approx 1% per hour overnight on 3g only (weakish signal), wifi off, location services on, google now off, fb, gmail push on. As good as it was before the JB update. I reckon a lot of folks will need to go down this route as its widespread about the JB battery issue. Luckily i was rooted so with titanium restore i got everything the way i wanted in only an hour or 2 - without it you could be tweaking apps for hours i.e. handsent sms!!
Hello everyone.
Im trying to factory reset my MDK Verizon S4 coming from Hyperdrive 16. Every time i try to factory reset my phone reboots back into the rom. I'm able to wipe cache from the recovery. But it just reboots every time i try to wipe data and factory reset. Anyone have experience with this?
Chiups said:
Hello everyone.
Im trying to factory reset my MDK Verizon S4 coming from Hyperdrive 16. Every time i try to factory reset my phone reboots back into the rom. I'm able to wipe cache from the recovery. But it just reboots every time i try to wipe data and factory reset. Anyone have experience with this?
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Have you tried updating to Philz latest? I have no problems at all with that one.
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Have you tried updating to Philz latest? I have no problems at all with that one.
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Thats the first thing I tried. Unfortunately yielded the same results. Thank you for the suggestion. I hope that I don't ahve to ODIN back to stock.
Chiups said:
Thats the first thing I tried. Unfortunately yielded the same results. Thank you for the suggestion. I hope that I don't ahve to ODIN back to stock.
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You're saying your phone reboots even when you're trying this from within Phil right? Not just the option from within the ROM....
If it doesn't get any better you may just want to use the No Wipe Odin file. Something could have gotten corrupt or something along the way.
Another thing to try maybe is flash the latest TWRP using Flashify and see if that let's you do it..
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ok just hitting factory reset inside of Philz will of course just reset your operating system that is on there, which will be Hyper 16. If doing a factory reset to install a new ROM within Philz it will wipe everything out of there including the backup TW (HD16) makes of itself. my understanding is TW makes a copy of itself on install so when it does factory reset it reverts back to that.
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You're saying your phone reboots even when you're trying this from within Phil right? Not just the option from within the ROM....
If it doesn't get any better you may just want to use the No Wipe Odin file. Something could have gotten corrupt or something along the way.
Another thing to try maybe is flash the latest TWRP using Flashify and see if that let's you do it..
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Exactly that, I hit Wipe/Factory Reset. It starts attempts to start the process, freezes then reboots back into the ROM. Ill probably just do the no wipe Odin file. Thanks
Chiups said:
Exactly that, I hit Wipe/Factory Reset. It starts attempts to start the process, freezes then reboots back into the ROM. Ill probably just do the no wipe Odin file. Thanks
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Hit wipe to install new rom in Philz
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ebsk8er06 said:
Hit wipe to install new rom in Philz
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If that don't work click mount and storage in Philz, wipe system , data, then go back to main screen wipe catche go to advanced wipe dalvik abs your good to go
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Just don't forget to install a new rom