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.
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Im currently using ver1.0 Pro but cannot seem to download any other versions after that.
I tried even Infinitum Project, i cant seem to get it pass the start screen.(meaning before the boot animation). Similar when flashing RR ver1.1 onwards
I think i cannot go anywhere after android 4.0.4. I am only able to flash back to v1.0 (Android 4.0.3).
what could be the problem? help?
can u explain the process you followed for the installation of the other roms after 1.0?
oh sorry.
For the RR Pro 1.3
full wipe
installed rom
reboot.
Infinatium project,
Full wipe
installed rom
installed gapps
installed themed gapps
reboot.
I would usually just follow the instructions that are given.
sorry too I were configuring my cellphone, just flashed to the 1.3 and works fine...
sometimes my sd card give me problems and I remove from the device, maybe it's not your case...
and additional to the wipe, I wipe the dalvik cache, and then install the rom.
In the roms in wich I got troubles with the start screen or rebooting its because the baseband (LPQ in my case) and I'm serching foward about these thing...
sorry about my english, but its not my native languaje
can anyone please help.
Just tried goin from v1 to v1.1 but after installing all smoothly, they showed a kernel panic.. cant start up my phone. everytime i would just flash
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KPA-v5.2-CWM5.tar via odin and then flash it back to v1.0.
flash rom
flash gapps
flash gapps fix
wipe dalvik cache
reboot
Flash update cwm.zip
flash Siyah-v3 kernel
wipe dalvik cache
reboot
flash disable off crt
wipe dalvik cache
reboot
when flashing v1.1
flash v1.1
flash gapps
flash gapps fix
wipe dalvik cache
Reboot
I get Kernel panic. hop?
jonsim86 said:
can anyone please help.
Just tried goin from v1 to v1.1 but after installing all smoothly, they showed a kernel panic.. cant start up my phone. everytime i would just flash
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KPA-v5.2-CWM5.tar via odin and then flash it back to v1.0.
flash rom
flash gapps
flash gapps fix
wipe dalvik cache
reboot
Flash update cwm.zip
flash Siyah-v3 kernel
wipe dalvik cache
reboot
flash disable off crt
wipe dalvik cache
reboot
when flashing v1.1
flash v1.1
flash gapps
flash gapps fix
wipe dalvik cache
Reboot
I get Kernel panic. hop?
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Apart from asking the dev i suggest a full wipe and clean flash may cure the usual Kernel Panic .
jje
sorry how do i do a clean flash?
when i installed v1.3, i would do a full wipe, (data, cache partition, and wipe dalvik cache)
but this time instead of pinic kernel, my phone wont even reach boot animation.
jonsim86 said:
sorry how do i do a clean flash?
when i installed v1.3, i would do a full wipe, (data, cache partition, and wipe dalvik cache)
but this time instead of pinic kernel, my phone wont even reach boot animation.
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wipe data,cache,dalvik cache and format system from mount and storage.
after installing also wipe cache and dalvik cache then reboot.hope this solves ur problem.
meaning to say i should delete everything in my storage and sd card? like format the memory?
jonsim86 said:
meaning to say i should delete everything in my storage and sd card? like format the memory?
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formatting system doesn't format ur sdcard data, it only
formats system folder.
sorry im quite a noob so... how do i format the system?
jonsim86 said:
sorry im quite a noob so... how do i format the system?
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go to recovery mode then mount and storage and select format system.
giving it a try. Thanks
i just cant seem to install anything after v1.
from v1. siyah kernel v3.
did a data wipe
cache wipe
format system
divak wipe
install rom
install gapps fix
reboot
it just get stuck at start up before the bootanimation. why?
jonsim86 said:
meaning to say i should delete everything in my storage and sd card? like format the memory?
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yeap it just clears the system data, then you can do a clean flash from there. that should do it
it just does not work for me. Still just cant get to the boot animation after flashing.
anyone experiencing the same?
jonsim86 said:
it just does not work for me. Still just cant get to the boot animation after flashing.
anyone experiencing the same?
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I'm having the same problem.. CWM can't properly install any ROM even after all wipes... every ROM install leaves me stuck on boot screen
Azure Flame Kite said:
I'm having the same problem.. CWM can't properly install any ROM even after all wipes... every ROM install leaves me stuck on boot screen
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try again by following these steps...
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
format system
install rom
install gapps and gapps fixer
wipe dalvik cache
fix permissions
wipe cache
reboot.
MyLifeRocks10 said:
try again by following these steps...
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
wipe dalvik cache
format system
install rom
install gapps and gapps fixer
wipe dalvik cache
fix permissions
wipe cache
reboot.
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If you just relax for a minute , take a deep breath and start from the beginning. Listen to what people are telling you. Follow step by step from the beginning. Read what the developer says on flashing the rom and then it will work. Almost impossible not to get the rom working after that. It will all come together mate. Read a lot of posts. Good luck.
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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,
I was using stock firmware up until yesterday I flashed to v5.2 successfully. Everything is working fine. But I just have a question, I remember that after the flash, and the phone rebooted and I connected to my wifi...the phone automatically started to download and install all the 4 apps that i had personnally installed on the stock firmware all by itself ..
I'm asking because I see that there a v6.0 available and would like to flash that. But before I flash, do I need to do the following wipes?
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
If so, do I need to do this for between EVERY Omega flashes to ensure it goes smoothly? Thanks
NocNoc9595 said:
Hi,
I was using stock firmware up until yesterday I flashed to v5.2 successfully. Everything is working fine. But I just have a question, I remember that after the flash, and the phone rebooted and I connected to my wifi...the phone automatically started to download and install all the 4 apps that i had personnally installed on the stock firmware all by itself ..
I'm asking because I see that there a v6.0 available and would like to flash that. But before I flash, do I need to do the following wipes?
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
If so, do I need to do this for between EVERY Omega flashes to ensure it goes smoothly? Thanks
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You should only have to wipe cache and dalvik then flash the ROM. You'll be fine, I also always format cache and system in the mount and storage part of Cwm recovery BEFORE flashing the ROM, never had an issue.
bungknees said:
You should only have to wipe cache and dalvik then flash the ROM. You'll be fine, I also always format cache and system in the mount and storage part of Cwm recovery BEFORE flashing the ROM, never had an issue.
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Is that considered a FULL wipe?
NocNoc9595 said:
Is that considered a FULL wipe?
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No, full wipe is when you delete all user data as well.
bungknees said:
No, full wipe is when you delete all user data as well.
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Ok I found the definitions of what a full wipe and no wipe is:
Full Wipe Install means:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
- Format System partition
- Install
No Wipe Install means:
- Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
- Install
Just a question, in the FULL WIPE listed above, where would I find "Format System Partition?" I don't recall seeing that..which category do I enter to do it?
CWM recovery mounts and storage format system .
jje
JJEgan said:
CWM recovery mounts and storage format system .
jje
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Thanks, is there any harm if I do a full wipe EverytimeI upgrade an Omega ROM? I just want to stick to one way of things to minimize any issues.
Is that possible downgrade from 4.2.1 to 4.1.2?
I try several rom ald, but also got error when boot
Just remember to factory reset, clear cache and dalvik cache
Sent from my potato running potatomod.
you can downgrade or upgrade to any android version if you have a proper CWM recovery. Just wipe data, cache and dalvic cache..Then install any compatible rom
Hi guys, you can tell me how to install this rom? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012666
What kernel should I use for better results?
I think like any other rom...
Put it into your sd-card, reboot to CWM and do the wipes(Factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, format system) and the install the .zip
But first of all you should flash the kernel which is given in the download(together with the rom)
AW: [Q] How to install this rom? xD
I think he better should not format system
Just wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache and advanced -> wipe dalvik cache!
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I'm doing it everytime I flash a new rom
Nothing wrent wrong :fingers-crossed:
Any ICS kernel is compatible. I strongly recommend MESA Hybrid v3.5 or LuPuS v3. I also recommend to format system before flashing new ROM. I've done it over 100 times safely. You'll avoid a lot of problems.
malte180684 said:
I'm doing it everytime I flash a new rom
Nothing wrent wrong :fingers-crossed:
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I think he should first do it without wiping system and incase it was required and he stuck in a bootloop, then he can simply do the process again with wiping system
Press THANKS if I helped,
Regards,
AJ
I tried the rom(with rage kernel 3.2), and always go in bootloop
make sure u already have ur ROM on sdcard and the others (wifi-fix.zip or whatever)
on CMW, u can safely wipe /system when u wanna flash new ROM, but REMEMBER not to reboot your phone AFTER u wipe /system. if u do this, u will see "new boot kernel animation" a.k.a BOOTLOOP.
after wipe /system,/cache,/dalvik,/data,/sd-ext then next thing is install ur ROM.
if u using TWRP, its not necessary to wipe /system bcoz TWRP will wiping /system by itself when u install new ROM.
yes, i sent from my phone using Xda Premium, so what?
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