A week back I had installed a custom rom, Revolution ICS hd, based in the official ICS....
I flashed a stock extended kernel, for the rom to work.
Nw a few days back, I restored to my stock rom, using backup and restore in the CWM recovery and then restored my originally backed up rom.
Nw I want to install the same rom(Revolution ICS), so my questions are as follows
1- Should I backup my stock rom again ?
2- Should I follow the same procedure mentioned by the developer to install the rom?
3- will I have to flash the stock extended kernel again ?
4- any thing to keep in mind, while reinstalling a custom rom over a stock rom ?
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:-
Phone- Sony Ericsson Live With Walkman
Bootloader Unlocked-Yes
Kernel- Stock Extended
Rooted-of course.
Help me and I will thank You
of course you will need to wipe everything (data, cache, dalvik cache), install rom, then install gapps that suitable to your rom. if you flash without wipe, you (may) face bugs that shoudn't you face in that rom. cheers, and good luck mate.
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Please forgive the noobish question..this is my 1st android product and I am still learning...
I am currently using Task650's rom version 5 along with the current pershoot kernal....If I want to move to Version 6
1. do i only wipe the delvrik cache,then flash version 6?
2. do I need to reflash the kernal after flashing version 6
3. what is the easiest way to backup all my apps if i have to wipe everything and then put them back?
i am using a rooted 10.6 wifi only...just really trying to get the hang of if there is an order to flashing roms and kernals like if i install a new rom or even update if i have to reflash kernal and reset setcpu?..thanks in advance.
download titanium back up ( free one from market), back up the apps you want
get into CWM, wipe/factory reset, clear cache. clear dalvik, flash, and done.
if you are on pershoot kernel, then you have to reflash the pershoot kernel after you flash V6 because V6 flashes a new kernel.
I usually flash rom first before i flash kernel, since ROM overwrite kernels.
you can just wipe dalvich and cache and you'll be good bro
Awesome, ty Task
Is ist possible to upgrade directly or must i downgrade first to the last stock kernel and firmware?
At the moment it works with mimi cm7 and the latest nAa kernel.
Its better to flash back to stock first and then upgrade to other rom...
Since for MiniCM9 you will need both a new kernel and a new rom, and you need to do a factory reset... basically all parts of your phone will be wiped clean, so I guess just upgrading from your current setup is no different than from stock.
At least, I had no problems with it, but then, all people and all devices are different
excellent 9
waive11 said:
Is ist possible to upgrade directly or must i downgrade first to the last stock kernel and firmware?
At the moment it works with mimi cm7 and the latest nAa kernel.
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You can flash the new kernel directly. I did it that way and upgraded successfully.
I did a factory reset ,flashed the new kernel,than the ROM and google apps and it worked perfectly.
I update from mini cm7 to mini cm 9.I followed NAa´s instructions to install cm 9.And it works good.
No need to wipe
Well i didnt wipe and i upgraded... Totally OK. It just takes 15 mins to update and optimize apps.
Just (1) Flash new kernel via Flashtool(2) Enter CWM and flash MiniCM9 AND GApps, (3) IMPORTANT goto advanced>clear dalvik cache !!! (4) Reboot and let it optimize apps (5) It should work perfectly and preserve most of your old settings & apps.
In any case, if there are problems, just factory wipe
Remember to download minicm9 onto your phone before installing the kernel.
Enjoy MiniCM9 and ICS
Hello, im having trouble getting any custom ics rom to boot after flashing any custom ics kernal, I can flash a custom kernal and load up stock ics rom but then as soon as I flash a custom rom I get stuck on the boot animation screen and the rom doesnt boot up. Does anyone have any suggestions why its doing this? its rather annoying being stuck on cm7 when ics is the way forward. Ive tried every custom ics rom and kernal and the only one that works is stock, my bootloader is unlocked, ive ran out of ideas.
if u wana flash a custom rom first flash kernel and then flash custom rom by cwm. and make a full data wipe-factory reset
and also Wipe cache and Dalvik cache before flashing the rom
ironzy said:
Hello, im having trouble getting any custom ics rom to boot after flashing any custom ics kernal, I can flash a custom kernal and load up stock ics rom but then as soon as I flash a custom rom I get stuck on the boot animation screen and the rom doesnt boot up. Does anyone have any suggestions why its doing this? its rather annoying being stuck on cm7 when ics is the way forward. Ive tried every custom ics rom and kernal and the only one that works is stock, my bootloader is unlocked, ive ran out of ideas.
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Hey,man.
Since you've unlocked your bootloader,I think you are able to flash any custom roms successfully.
So,did you fully wipe after flash the kernel?
take FXP rom for example:flash boot.img inside the zip -> go to CWM and fully wipe , install the rom -> reboot and enjoy.
Before flashing a rom, you are supposed to wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache. If you are flashing roms like ExMIUI or MiniCmSandwich you will also have to wipe system.
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Im not new to installing custom roms, I know the procedure in installing a custom rom, the problem is no custom ics rom boots up using any custom kernal.
ironzy said:
Im not new to installing custom roms, I know the procedure in installing a custom rom, the problem is no custom ics rom boots up using any custom kernal.
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I do not know if this will work or not, but you can try flashing stock FTF file for your device and then go through the procedure of flashing kernel and rom again.
do wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache then go to mounts and storage and do format system
believe me I have tried everything and nothing works, cm7 works fine with a custom kernal so I dont know what the problem could be.
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believe me I have tried everything and nothing works
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Did you follow the instruction:
1. flash kernel
2. go to cwm and do wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache then go to mounts and storage and do format system + delete from sd card all folders and files with dots
3. flash rom (if rom has the aroma installer follow the aroma instructions)
4. reboot phone (first boot is up to 10 minutes
hi friends..
i have sony lww rooted and a flashed custom rom serenity v3 and vegeyance 1.31 kernel.
now i want to try another custom rom but i have some confusion..
should i have to follow all procedure again while flashing another custom rom
i mean i don't want to loose my data and contacts again i have backup but i don't want to do it again
so if i want to flash another custom rom should i have to follow all procedure like..
-flash a kernel
- do a full wipe/factory reset
- wipe cache
- go to mount & storage>format system
- go to advance-wipe dalvik cache
- flash the rom
i know flashing kernel and flashing rom is always important and without it i cant install any custom rom
but i hate the steps to follow between these two steps.....
so friends plz tell me is this compulsory to follow all steps or is there any short way...
thanx to all in advance.....
jiturawat said:
hi friends..
i have sony lww rooted and a flashed custom rom serenity v3 and vegeyance 1.31 kernel.
now i want to try another custom rom but i have some confusion..
should i have to follow all procedure again while flashing another custom rom
i mean i don't want to loose my data and contacts again i have backup but i don't want to do it again
so if i want to flash another custom rom should i have to follow all procedure like..
-flash a kernel
- do a full wipe/factory reset
- wipe cache
- go to mount & storage>format system
- go to advance-wipe dalvik cache
- flash the rom
i know flashing kernel and flashing rom is always important and without it i cant install any custom rom
but i hate the steps to follow between these two steps.....
so friends plz tell me is this compulsory to follow all steps or is there any short way...
thanx to all in advance.....
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If you are on an ics kernel, no need to flash a kernel again. If you want to flash CM, then you have to follow all the instructions. While switching between roms, wipe everything except the /data partition. Then install your new custom rom. There is no guarantee that the rom will boot. It is recommended to wipe everything but no harm in trying. It is much safer to backup contacts by going to contacts and export to sd card. For messages you can use Sms backup and restore on market. Use titanium backup for apps. Done!
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I would not recommend to format /system. Otherwise you may get a getprop error. The updater-script should wipe /system automatically
Only wipe it if it's recommend in the thread of the rom :good:
follow this procedure bro...
1.Backup
So you dont want to lose data...then first backup your contacts,export it to memory card,
then backup messages using sms backup and restore,u can find that on the play store...
dont forget to make a nandroid backup..
2.Gather info about current device status and the rom u want to flash
then check whether the rom you want to flash requires a different kernel other than the one on your device right now...
if the android versions differ,definitely kernel has to be changed otherwise you can get stuck in a bootloop...
visit the rom thread,check whether there are some bugs associated with your device,download the fixes required if any...
here you might find links to the supported kernels,instructions on installing the rom i.e wipe cache,data,dalvik cache,system etc etc...
download the rom,copy it to your sdcard along with the fixes if any...
3.Start flashing
First flash the kernel...then enter recovery
wipe the partitions that were mentioned on the thread...
then select your rom and flash it..,then enter recovery again if u want to flash the fixes...
4.Restoring..
install titanium backup first,restore all your apps from the nandroid backup,then you can restore the contacts and messages...
you are done
i know its a long procedure,u can get really frustrated until you hit on a stable rom and kernel...but i dont think there is any shortcut to this..
Sometimes the updater-script in your new rom may have been set to delete data,system,cache,dalvik cache. So if u don't want them to delete u have to edit the updater-script.
Hi!
I want to do a
COMPLETE REINSTALL
of my Neo V.
I use AOKP ROM.
What is the best way to start here?
1) using flashtool by DoomLord and flashing old stuff before doing a full wipe?
2) only full wipe via recovery and then install the ROM?
3) factory reset, then full wipe, then flash ROM?
Whatever.
I am overwhelmed of the possibilities in doing it. There are many ways, but I want to ensure that everything is set up correctly from the start.
All my data and intern ROM stuff is saved via Titanium.
So don't be shy to recommend the best and cleanest and deepest way to do this!
Thanks a bunch for your advices!
All the best
c1ph4 said:
Hi!
I want to do a
COMPLETE REINSTALL
of my Neo V.
I use AOKP ROM.
What is the best way to start here?
1) using flashtool by DoomLord and flashing old stuff before doing a full wipe?
2) only full wipe via recovery and then install the ROM?
3) factory reset, then full wipe, then flash ROM?
Whatever.
I am overwhelmed of the possibilities in doing it. There are many ways, but I want to ensure that everything is set up correctly from the start.
All my data and intern ROM stuff is saved via Titanium.
So don't be shy to recommend the best and cleanest and deepest way to do this!
Thanks a bunch for your advices!
All the best
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if u r on AOKP & want a fresh install, then goto CWM & do a full wipe & flash the rom... done...
Samak46 said:
if u r on AOKP & want a fresh install, then goto CWM & do a full wipe & flash the rom... done...
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This is the usual procedure when installing a (new) ROM.
The other day I saw something in Flashtool which said that my device would still be a ICS device. There was nothing mentioned that AOKP was already in use. Or a JB kernel. There was still a footprint from a ICS ROM I used ages ago. I want to change that.
This is my problem: I want the device to be recognized correctly everywhere.
So, the advice you gave me would be the deepest I can do for the device itself?
I think I did this one or two times, but these footprints from former ROMs and flashing stuff are still there.
Thanks in advance!
Flash stock firmware (.587)
Copy ROM and GAPPS on SD
Flash a kernel in fastboot
Go to recovery..
Full Wipe.. install..
it should be good..
Check in Flashtool once the mobile is settled down. it should recognise as 4.1.x or watever!!
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Flash stock firmware (.587)
Copy ROM and GAPPS on SD
Flash a kernel in fastboot
Go to recovery..
Full Wipe.. install..
it should be good..
Check in Flashtool once the mobile is settled down. it should recognise as 4.1.x or watever!!
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Thanks a bunch!
It is important to mention where to get this Stock ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
What I already got back to normal is the indication of Wifi: It never was blue and full but always grey.
I didn't check my version in Flashtool yet as I am still restoring my apps and settings.
Will report back if there are any issues or new information.
See you around.