hello!
Now, my Galaxy S3 is running Cyanogenmod 11 but now I want to flash Flashing Droid S5 v2 on it, but do I need to wipe data/cache (And the rest)
In the ''How To'' they don't mention it but I want to be sure.
For a good flash format..
Data
System
Cache
Dalvik cache
Flash ROM/gapps
Reboot.
This is for any custom ROM be it stock based or aosp. For official use Odin to flash.
Custom=zip=cwm/twrp only
Official=.tar=Odin only
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I always think that flashing a new ROM will put the new ROM image in /system and wipe everything there.
but seems that flashing a new ROM, and format /system then flashing a new ROM has different result.
Flashing a new rom (unofficially - e.g Custom Roms via ClockworkMod), will NOT wipe data automatically. BUT it is highly recommended to wipe data before flashing a new rom. Some roms won't require that like coming from a CyanogenMod nightly to another. On the other hand, some roms will not work whatsoever unless the data is wiped before flashing.
I always backup currant rom, and wipe all data. Fix it right the first time! lol
I just do a factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik, then flash the rom straight. Would you be kind enough to tell me what difference is there between flashing rom straight and format system before flashing rom?
Hi Guys,I have got Paranoid Android ROM running on my Galaxy S II my question is,can I flash stock MIUI ICS 2.5.11(newest version) or I have to flash STOCK ICS before flashing MIUI?
Miui direct using cwm.
Don't forget to wipe though
you can flash with complete wipe ...
yes you can
yes you can flash but you need:
wipe data factory
wipe dalvik cahe
wipe cache partitions
I hope this helps you
Hi all,
Can someone help me please?
I have an S3, and have come from an S1 and several HTC's before that. Well versed in the world of flashing.
My friend has an S2, and is trying to flash a custom ROM (has tried several different ones).
He has successfully rooted and install CWM using CF-root, but when he flashes ROMs they do not work. They don't get errors when flashing, but then always gets bootloops he reboots.
The only thing that I could think was missing was from my S1 days when there was recovery 2e, but I understand the recovery is within the kernel on the S2, so thats not it.
I'm sure there is something simple missing.. he has followed the myriad of guides on here to the letter, with no joy.
His current ROM (flashed through Odin) is XWLPO (which according to several sources can be rooted with cf-root for XXLQ5)
Before flashing a custom rom, he needs to wipe at least cache and dalvik in recovery. If still not fixed, wipe data. But, never and never do this wipe in cwm while on lpo (despite the fixed v 5.6 cf root lq5 should be fine)
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Phil3759 said:
Before flashing a custom rom, he needs to wipe at least cache and dalvik in recovery. If still not fixed, wipe data. But, never and never do this wipe in cwm while on lpo (despite the fixed v 5.6 cf root lq5 should be fine)
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Thank buddy.
Just to clarify, is it only the wipe data that doesn't work from recovery, or the cache & dalvik as well?
And I assume if you don't do it through recovery, then you do it through settings --> Backup and reset?
It is best to perform full wipe, wipe cache and dalvik.
from my personal expirience its better to flash a custom rom via CWM and not via odin and defenatly full wipe and fix permissions bevor reboot
darkside super wipe?
cant i just run darkside super wipe the flash a new rom thats it right or am i missing something
I believe someone here will find this helpful
General steps before flashing a new ROM.
Requirements: ROOT access, CWM recovery
***Backup your present ROM just incase***
1. Wipe data/ factory reset
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Wipe dalvik cache (under advanced)
4. Format /system (under mount)
5. Flash your desired Rom/zips
6. Fix permissions (under advanced)
Notes:
- If you are moving from from an AOSP ROM to Samsung (vice versa), perform all the steps above.
- If you are upgrading / downgrading from one android version to another e.g ICS to jellybean or 4.0.3 to 4.0.4, also perform all the steps above.
- If you are upgrading from a Samsung ROM to another wipe the same android version, you may skip step 1.
- if you are upgrading your Aosp/aokp Rom with another with the same android version e.g 4.0.4 Aosp to 4.0.4 aokp, you may also skip
step 1.
*******Important******
If you are presently running a Samsung based 4.0.4 Rom that is using Samsung based kernel e.g CF-ROOT or stock kernel, please flash Siyah kernel before performing any of the above steps. You will end up with ash unusable device if you don't adhere to this important information.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
i have been trying to flash a custom rom for quite some time now
i flash a standard rom from samfirmware everything works fine
then i root the phone foe clockwork recovery and super user
now no matter what rom i install all it does is reboot its self over and over
ive tried clearing catche and divlek and factory reset befor and after update but no joy please help me
JohnyBoy2o11 said:
i have been trying to flash a custom rom for quite some time now
i flash a standard rom from samfirmware everything works fine
then i root the phone foe clockwork recovery and super user
now no matter what rom i install all it does is reboot its self over and over
ive tried clearing catche and divlek and factory reset befor and after update but no joy please help me
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What standard ROM did you use? Did you do a wipe after you installed Clockwork?
JohnyBoy2o11 said:
i have been trying to flash a custom rom for quite some time now
i flash a standard rom from samfirmware everything works fine
then i root the phone foe clockwork recovery and super user
now no matter what rom i install all it does is reboot its self over and over
ive tried clearing catche and divlek and factory reset befor and after update but no joy please help me
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General steps before flashing a new ROM.
1. Backup your present ROM just incase
1. Wipe data/ factory reset
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Wipe dalvik cache (under advanced)
4. Format /system (under mount)
5. Flash your desired Rom/zips
6. Fix permissions (under advanced)
Notes:
- If you are moving from from an AOSP ROM to Samsung (vice versa), perform all the steps above.
- If you are upgrading / downgrading from one android version to another e.g ICS to jellybean or 4.0.3 to 4.0.4, also perform all the steps above.
- If you are upgrading from a Samsung ROM to another wipe the same android version, you may skip step 1.
- if you are upgrading your Aosp/aokp Rom with another with the same android version e.g 4.0.4 Aosp to 4.0.4 aokp, you may also skip step 1.
*******Important******
If you are presently running a Samsung based 4.0.4 Rom that is using Samsung based kernel e.g CF-ROOT or stock kernel, please flash Siyah kernel before performing any of the above steps. You will end up with an unusable device if you don't adhere to this important information.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
JohnyBoy2o11 said:
i have been trying to flash a custom rom for quite some time now
i flash a standard rom from samfirmware everything works fine
then i root the phone foe clockwork recovery and super user
now no matter what rom i install all it does is reboot its self over and over
ive tried clearing catche and divlek and factory reset befor and after update but no joy please help me
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Based on the bold, you're in a bootloop. Try to wipe data/ factory reset, clear cache and dalvic in cwm recovery and it should work
Edit: and are you following the steps on the first post of the thread? The creator of the rom usually has step by step instructions on how to install the rom
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darkside super wipe
can i just use darkside super wipe before installing a new rom is that good enough
I used to have the same problem too, the problem was with my kernel, if you can, go into download mode and flash stock ROM then root using siyah
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Hi guys im an xperia s LT26i user and i have an unlocked bootloader. Im currently running cm11 rom by raymanfx. The last time i tried to flash 4.1.2 rom i did NOT wipe system and i ended up getting a bootloop and soft brick. So if i am running cm11 and if i want to downgrade to 4.1.2 do i need to wipe system, data, cache and dalvik cache? cache and dalvik is a must but if i wipe system and data will it work?
You should make a full wipe probably everytime you switch your ROM. So:
- factory reset
- wipe dalvik cache
- format system
So your entire system is clear and if this don't work flash latest Stock ROM first and then the ROM you'ld like to run on your phone
lol98lol98 said:
You should make a full wipe probably everytime you switch your ROM. So:
- factory reset
- wipe dalvik cache
- format system
So your entire system is clear and if this don't work flash latest Stock ROM first and then the ROM you'ld like to run on your phone
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Ok so i formatted my whole phone with the suggestions you gave and when i flashed the existenz rom by niaboc79 which is the stock rom it says "E:Error executing updater binary" and "Error flashing zip" and im on TWRP Recovery mod version 2.6.3.0
Ok i fixed it i just had to flash doomlord kernel which gets me back to cwm then flashing again fixed the problem. Thanks alot for your help though it did help me at some stages.