[cwm flash] ROM Wipe & Factory Reset & Cache Wipe - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777
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These are some tools I made to save time, and button presses while in Recovery. These are for the i777, and Straight Talk SGH-S959G only.
Flash in CWM Recovery.
If your going from Samsung based JellyBean to an AOSP based ROM you will have a bunch of garbage left over that cannot be wiped from your recovery menu. COOK'S ROM WIPE will remove it.
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COOK'S ROM WIPE
This one formats system, preload, data, and cache. For a FRESH install. YOU MUST FLASH A NEW ROM, or RESTORE A BACKUP AFTER USING THIS.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S ROM WIPE.zip - 142.32 KB
(WARNING! Backups of Samsung based JellyBean MUST include "preload". If not you will need to flash the ROM first then restore your backup.)
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COOK'S KERNEL CLEANER
This one does everything needed for a clean install of the latest AJK Kernel. Wipes cache, dalvik cache, resets STweaks profile, and fixes permissions.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S KERNEL CLEANER.zip - 146.34 KB
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COOK'S PRELOAD SAFE ROM WIPE
This one formats system, data, and cache. For a FRESH install (But leaves Preload to be able to restore Samsung based backups that didn't include Preload). YOU MUST FLASH A NEW ROM, or RESTORE A BACKUP AFTER USING THIS.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S PRELOAD SAFE ROM WIPE.zip - 142.31 KB
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COOK'S PRELOAD WIPE
This one formats only the preload.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S PRELOAD WIPE.zip - 142.13 KB
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COOK'S FACTORY RESET & CACHE WIPE
This one does a Basic Factory Reset, and Wipes Caches.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S FACTORY RESET & CACHE WIPE.zip - 142.15 KB
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COOK'S CACHE WIPE
This one only Wipes Cache, and Dalvik Cache.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S CACHE WIPE.zip - 142.18 KB
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COOK'S CACHE WIPE + FIX PERMISSIONS
This one Wipes Cache, and Dalvik Cache. Plus fixes permissions all in one simple flash.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S CACHE WIPE + FIX PERMISSIONS.zip - 146.32 KB
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COOK'S FIX PERMISSIONS
This one only fixes permissions. Incase this option has been removed from your recovery.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S FIX PERMISSIONS.zip - 146.22 KB
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COOK'S CREATE PRELOAD SYMLINKS
This one creates the symlinks that are needed for system apps that are stored in preload/symlink/system/app. It is useful when replacing outdated system apps.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S CREATE PRELOAD SYMLINKS.zip - 142.54 KB
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COOK'S CREATE PRELOAD SYMLINKS + FIX PERMISSIONS
This one creates the symlinks that are needed for system apps that are stored in preload/symlink/system/app. Plus fixes permissions. It is useful when replacing outdated system apps.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S CREATE PRELOAD SYMLINKS + FIX PERMISSIONS.zip - 146.65 KB
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Warning! Currently some ROMs need the cache wiped manually. If you get stuck at the boot animation- wipe cache from the CWM menu
I'm just trying to make everyone's life a little easier. If you're one of the people who prefer to do it manually, Please keep your comments to yourself. Thanks.
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COOK'S ROM WIPE
This one formats system, preload, data, and cache. For a FRESH install. YOU MUST FLASH A NEW ROM, or RESTORE A BACKUP AFTER USING THIS.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S ROM WIPE
(WARNING! Backups of Samsung based JellyBean MUST include "preload". If not you will need to flash the ROM first then restore your backup.)
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COOK'S PRELOAD SAFE ROM WIPE
This one formats system, data, and cache. For a FRESH install (But leaves Preload to be able to restore Samsung based backups that didn't include Preload). YOU MUST FLASH A NEW ROM, or RESTORE A BACKUP AFTER USING THIS.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S PRELOAD SAFE ROM WIPE
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COOK'S FACTORY RESET & CACHE WIPE
This one does a Basic Factory Reset, and Wipes Caches.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S FACTORY RESET & CACHE WIPE
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COOK'S CACHE WIPE
This one only Wipes Cache, and Dalvik Cache.
DOWNLOAD- COOK'S CACHE WIPE
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Warning! Currently some ROMs need the cache wiped manually. If you get stuck at the boot animation- wipe cache from the CWM menu
Nice work.... Less stuff to do. I'll try it out later when I flash the Captivating rom.
Works great. Very convinient as well. I give ye props, sir.
Re: [cwm flashable] Factory Reset & Cache Wipe
Works great, love the all-inclusive script, thanks for sharing this.
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Re: [cwm flashable] Factory Reset & Cache Wipe
SteveMurphy said:
Works great, love the all-inclusive script, thanks for sharing this.
Sent from the i777
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Awesome. Thanks.
I will be adding a ROM wipe real soon. It will do a full format for a FRESH install.
Sent from my SGH-S959G
OP updated, added COOK'S ROM WIPE. Check it out.
Thread renamed to include addition.
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I tried the cache wipe, but I encountered an issue where the phone refused to move past the boot ani. It just stuck for for all of 10 minutes. I eventually rebooted into recovery and did the cache wipe manually, after which it booted successfully. Maybe I did something wrong?
Xander_25 said:
I tried the cache wipe, but I encountered an issue where the phone refused to move past the boot ani. It just stuck for for all of 10 minutes. I eventually rebooted into recovery and did the cache wipe manually, after which it booted successfully. Maybe I did something wrong?
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What ROM are you using?
I have used all of these with SHOstock3, and Slim Bean with no issue. I actually just used the cache wipe without issue. So I'm going to need more information.
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mr-cook said:
What ROM are you using?
I have used all of these with SHOstock3, and Slim Bean with no issue. I actually just used the cache wipe without issue. So I'm going to need more information.
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Right now I'm using Sephi's Captivating Rom. I think it's based off of HellyBean
Xander_25 said:
Right now I'm using Sephi's Captivating Rom. I think it's based off of HellyBean
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Why were you clearing your cache? Were you having an issue with the ROM?
I'm "trying" to download it to test, goo.im is super slow.
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Xander_25 said:
Right now I'm using Sephi's Captivating Rom. I think it's based off of HellyBean
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Confirmed it hangs at the boot animation after using the cache wipe. This is ROM related, and likely to happen with all CyanogenMod 10.1 based ROMs. For now the only way around it is to wipe the cache from the CWM menu on these ROMs. I will look for a work around, but likely there may not be any way to fix this on my end.
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mr-cook said:
Confirmed it hangs at the boot animation after using the cache wipe. This is ROM related, and likely to happen with all CyanogenMod 10.1 based ROMs. For now the only way around it is to wipe the cache from the CWM menu on these ROMs. I will look for a work around, but likely there may not be any way to fix this on my end.
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Ahh.. Understood. It's no big deal. Thanks for looking into it.
Going to try out cooks favtory reset and wipe tonight. Been having some wonkiness outta my rom and i eant to see if a fresh install will help. Thanks Mr Cook.
SGH_S959G
SHOstock3 2.5.6
AJK 1.25
razen_kain said:
Going to try out cooks favtory reset and wipe tonight. Been having some wonkiness outta my rom and i eant to see if a fresh install will help. Thanks Mr Cook.
SGH_S959G
SHOstock3 2.5.6
AJK 1.25
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Zip worked great. Happy to report
SGH_S959G
SHOstock3 2.5.6
AJK 1.25
mr-cook said:
If your going from Samsung based JellyBean to an AOSP based ROM you will have a bunch of garbage left over that cannot be wiped from your recovery menu. COOK'S ROM WIPE will remove it.
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I'm curious, what exactly does this script wipe that cannot be wiped from CWM Recovery?
mattdm said:
I'm curious, what exactly does this script wipe that cannot be wiped from CWM Recovery?
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Preload.
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mr-cook said:
Preload.
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Huh. I've always been able to wipe format Preload from Recovery.
mattdm said:
Huh. I've always been able to wipe format Preload from Recovery.
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I believe there's only one kernel with that option
in CWM. Which makes this a valuable tool, besides being easier and faster when flashing a new ROM.
mr-cook said:
I'm just trying to make everyone's life a little easier. If you're one of the people who prefer to do it manually, Please keep your comments to yourself. Thanks.
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This ^ is quoted directly from the OP.
Any more sarcasm, or flaming will be reported!
Sent from my SGH-S959G
mr-cook said:
I believe there's only one kernel with that option
in CWM. Which makes this a valuable tool, besides being easier and faster when flashing a new ROM.
This ^ is quoted directly from the OP.
Any more sarcasm, or flaming will be reported!
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Easy there, my posts weren't sarcasm, and I haven't flamed you. I was just trying to find out if there really was something the script could do that I couldn't do. Purely academic.
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[Q] format partitions (/system, /data)
Hello! Today I just wanted to revert back to the newest MIUI weekly (with the stock kernel). It's just suits best for my daily usage. Before that, I've used bunch of Custom ROM's, used Siyah kernel and done some OC. Now, my question is: Together with the usual things like: - Wipe data/factory reset - Wipe cache - Wipe dalvik cache Is it good idea to also format partitions under CWM recovery (/system, /data or some others) to get as fresh, clean install as possible (just don't want to have any traces of ROM's, kernels or settings I had before). Didn't find any clear answers about that so that's why I'm posting it here. Thanks!
I've done it a couple of times, had no problems. Just be sure to have the MIUI (Or whatever ROM you want to use) zip on the SD card.
Hi! Yes, I do have the MIUI ROM zip on my device. So, to get as fresh install as possible, should I format all those partitions ? (/system, /data, /boot, /cache)?
matee89 said: Hello! Today I just wanted to revert back to the newest MIUI weekly (with the stock kernel). It's just suits best for my daily usage. Before that, I've used bunch of Custom ROM's, used Siyah kernel and done some OC. Now, my question is: Together with the usual things like: - Wipe data/factory reset - Wipe cache - Wipe dalvik cache Is it good idea to also format partitions under CWM recovery (/system, /data or some others) to get as fresh, clean install as possible (just don't want to have any traces of ROM's, kernels or settings I had before). Didn't find any clear answers about that so that's why I'm posting it here. Thanks! Click to expand... Click to collapse For best result, install stock ROM & then hard reset . After that you install whatever you want . Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Thanks sendhiloo7! I will do it then
[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! Click to expand... Click to collapse 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. Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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. Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium Click to expand... Click to collapse 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 || Typed with my S4 Octa-Beast or my Note 10.1 ||
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 || Typed with my S4 Octa-Beast or my Note 10.1 || Click to expand... Click to collapse 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. Click to expand... Click to collapse 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 Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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. Click to expand... Click to collapse 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. Click to expand... Click to collapse 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 Click to expand... Click to collapse 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? Click to expand... Click to collapse 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 Click to expand... Click to collapse 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 Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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 Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app Click to expand... Click to collapse 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
slaphead20 said: Settings/apps/all/phone/wipe app data, likewise do same with contacts, reboot, see if that solves it Click to expand... Click to collapse 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? Click to expand... Click to collapse 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 Click to expand... Click to collapse 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 ---------- Post added at 08:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:04 AM ---------- 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 Click to expand... Click to collapse Data is just that.....Data.....it is not the apk
How can i do soft wiping?
Using flawless ics rom, and i started getting random reboots. Idk why, i didnt use titanium backup at all. My apps are all useful right now so i dont wanna lose them. So how can i do like some soft wipe that doesnt delete all my apps? I dont want to do backups. Becoz it can lead to random reboot if i restore them. Did wipe cache but no help. Sent from my WT19i using xda app-developers app
Wipe Dalvik cache ...thats soft wipe... Random reboots looks like more of kernel issue ...
The only things you can wipe without loosing data are cache and dalvik cache. But wiping dalvik cache won't change anything, because as far as I know the dalvik cache will be rebuilt on every boot So try wiping cache or change the kernel for the rom Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3
mihahn said: The only things you can wipe without loosing data are cache and dalvik cache. But wiping dalvik cache won't change anything, because as far as I know the dalvik cache will be rebuilt on every boot So try wiping cache or change the kernel for the rom Sent from my Nexus 4 running Android 4.3 Click to expand... Click to collapse Dalvik cache is rebuilt only on first boot or if an app is changed via recovery or if you upgrade to higher OS (like ics to JB)... Some times it gets corrupted and wiping helps...(like 1 in 10 times...) and the cache gets rebuilt (android is upgrading....) Cache is wiped whenever you reboot so it's one of the most pointless thing to do in recovery for stock roms..(wiping batteystats is the most pointless thing...) On CM roms ,system dalvik lies in /cache so wiping cache is equivalent to wiping dalvik for system apps.. @OP Use titanium backup to backup all apps and do a complete wipe..
karandpr said: Dalvik cache is rebuilt only on first boot or if an app is changed via recovery or if you upgrade to higher OS (like ics to JB)... Some times it gets corrupted and wiping helps...(like 1 in 10 times...) and the cache gets rebuilt (android is upgrading....) Cache is wiped whenever you reboot so it's one of the most pointless thing to do in recovery for stock roms..(wiping batteystats is the most pointless thing...) On CM roms ,system dalvik lies in /cache so wiping cache is equivalent to wiping dalvik for system apps.. @OP Use titanium backup to backup all apps and do a complete wipe.. Click to expand... Click to collapse give him a medal :good:
Help needed - Installing Infamous PAC ROM 4.3
I am getting a fc in setup wizard after installing the Infamous ROM 4.3 "pac_p4_4.3-Infamous_20131017.zip". Followed below steps: 1. using CWM 6.0.2.7, wipe data/factory reset 2. wipe cache partition 3. wipe delvik cache 4. Flashed Infamous ROM 5. Flashed gaps "gapps-jb-20130813-signed" 6. Reboot after getting the fc on setup wizard i tried, 1) wiping cache and rebooting 2) reflashing the infamous rom on top again. both solutions did not work. I am coming from Ganbarou 4.3 ROM and before that i had Toldo's v8 ICS rom. Ganbarou ROM was working well. Just wanted to test different JB 4.3 roms. can someone help me out? thanks.
Have you tried reflashing gapps? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk - now Free
haven't done that yet. i will try reflashing gaps. thanks.
ahsenz said: haven't done that yet. i will try reflashing gaps. thanks. Click to expand... Click to collapse First you need to update your recovery to 6.0.3.6. You can get it from Droidbasement. Secondly, before flashing you need to format system under Mounts and Storages in addition to the wipes you mentioned above. After installation wipe cache and dalvik cache again and then reboot. The gapps is okay as it is same as mine, and I never had any issues. Cheers. Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda app-developers app
John Kester said: First you need to update your recovery to 6.0.3.6. You can get it from Droidbasement. Secondly, before flashing you need to format system under Mounts and Storages in addition to the wipes you mentioned above. After installation wipe cache and dalvik cache again and then reboot. The gapps is okay as it is same as mine, and I never had any issues. Cheers. Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda app-developers app Click to expand... Click to collapse Great advice... I also always suggest a system format... I just wanted to add that with the older recovery...it doesn't like 4.3 gapps. You can boot after ROM flash. Then go back to recovery and flash gapps...wipe cache and dalvik before. And that will work also and I've seen gapps cause some weird issues with this device as well as my e4gt.. Or just use twrp...I've had zero issues with flashing anything since switching...
Thanks for the advice. (John and Gil81) I followed the steps as advised i.e. 1. under Mount and Storage, format system 2. format cache 3. format data 4. flash rom, this time i flashed CM10.2/SGT7 rom. 5. reboot everything was working smooth, so moved on to 6. flashing gaps 7. reboot and now 8. Enjoying. (restoring apps) great work from all the developers of 4.3 roms for our device. have not upgraded the CWM recovery yet, but please advise if it is absolutely necessary to do that. May be i would do it with any future upgrades. also to get better understanding of the recovery, what is the difference between format data and format sdcard option? thanks.
ahsenz said: Thanks for the advice. (John and Gil81) I followed the steps as advised i.e. 1. under Mount and Storage, format system 2. format cache 3. format data 4. flash rom, this time i flashed CM10.2/SGT7 rom. 5. reboot everything was working smooth, so moved on to 6. flashing gaps 7. reboot and now 8. Enjoying. (restoring apps) great work from all the developers of 4.3 roms for our device. have not upgraded the CWM recovery yet, but please advise if it is absolutely necessary to do that. May be i would do it with any future upgrades. also to get better understanding of the recovery, what is the difference between format data and format sdcard option? thanks. Click to expand... Click to collapse Formatting sdcard will wipe everything in your device including the media partition where your user generated data like pictures, videos, downloads etc and also all the files copied to the device from PC. So be careful NOT to format the sdcard. Formatting data, on the other hand will remove your installed gapps and the associated data. This is necessary when migrating from an older ROM to a newer one that will need you to install different version of gapps that is suitable for the newer ROM. Even when crossing from one ROM to another based on the same version of android, it becomes necessary to format data to get a clean install so the data from the different ROMs do not conflict. The recovery version, as I understand it, is necessary for the changes to the filing system of 4.3 which is different from 4.2.2. In addition it is also designed to support the multiuser feature of 4.3. I am a single user so I can't attest to how it helps there. Cheers. Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda app-developers app