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Changing ROM and overclocking for newb

Hi,
I am a newbie android user so sorry if what I am about to ask sounds really dumb to some of yours!
So first of all, I have rooted my tablet and installed the stock ROM suggested by the video author. Now I was wondering if my tablet would be more efficient by using some other ROM like the THOR one I keep finding on all the post around the forum. My question is how do I change ROM without loosing all my app and settings? Is it possible?
Now my last question is concerning overclocking and Kernel, if someone could explain what the basics of those two terms. If I understood well, overclocking is changing the settings so that you will save some power.
Thanks a lot for your patience XDA forum ANdroids pros!

Was reading a bit about my questions and wanted to get a confirmation before I do anything stupid!
To change ROM:
1) Download Titanium Back up apk
2) Back up all file using it (Do i back up on a sd card or just use the program and hit back up)
3)Download the new ROM
4)Change the name to update.zip
5)Same steps as I did for the installing of the first stock ROM

Put it down said:
Hi,
I am a newbie android user so sorry if what I am about to ask sounds really dumb to some of yours!
So first of all, I have rooted my tablet and installed the stock ROM suggested by the video author. Now I was wondering if my tablet would be more efficient by using some other ROM like the THOR one I keep finding on all the post around the forum. My question is how do I change ROM without loosing all my app and settings? Is it possible?
Now my last question is concerning overclocking and Kernel, if someone could explain what the basics of those two terms. If I understood well, overclocking is changing the settings so that you will save some power.
Thanks a lot for your patience XDA forum ANdroids pros!
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Answer to your first question is kinda a matter of personal preference since custom roms may brake something. But my personal opinion is yes. You just have to try it and see.
Yes you can back everything up but I'd recommend only backing up your apps and data for them because if you try to back up your settings than often times it won't work properly with your custom rom. You could use an app called Titanium Backup to back up your apps & data for them. BTW app "data" is your settings and saves for a game/app.
Overclocking is when you set the speed of the cpu higher to gain performance which actually takes more power. If you want to use less power than youd want to underclock. You could use a combination of underclock and overclocking to maintain or increase your battery life though. For example, setting the cpu @ 1540 when screen is on and only like 500 when screen is off. Youtube has some good explanations and tutorials . I use SetCPU for my overclocking.
A kernel is basically what "controls" or tells the os what to do.

Put it down said:
Was reading a bit about my questions and wanted to get a confirmation before I do anything stupid!
To change ROM:
1) Download Titanium Back up apk
2) Back up all file using it (Do i back up on a sd card or just use the program and hit back up)
3)Download the new ROM
4)Change the name to update.zip
5)Same steps as I did for the installing of the first stock ROM
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NO. You do not need to change the filename of a zip file to update.zip. There are a couple of reasons, but that can be discussed later. Leave the rom.zip filename as is.
I assume, after you downgraded, you installed Iconia root? And after that was verified as working (superuser icon), you installed Acer Recovery from the market and flashed the Thor Recovery?
Because if you didn't do these 2 things, you won't be going anywhere.
As far as using Titanium, unless you know exactly how to use it, I would advise just letting the market download your paid apps again after flashing your new rom.
The last thing we need, is for somebody to backup the wrong stuff, and reinstall it on a different rom. Yes, if you are rooted, you can actually back up system settings, then fubar your device when restoring them to a different rom.
It sounds like you should forget Titanium for awhile.
The contents on your sd card are safe.
Have you read anything about how to flash a rom? How to do a recovery backup and restore (in case things go wrong)?

TThanks a lot I really appreciate the answer, so now my question is do i backup my files on a sd card or just on the program itself and what are the benefits of getting another Kernel?
Thanks a lot again!

You can actually flash a Stock Rom (rooted 3.2) and flash several different kernels later. Or, you can get a rom pre-packaged with a cooked kernel.
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Put it down said:
TThanks a lot I really appreciate the answer, so now my question is do i backup my files on a sd card or just on the program itself and what are the benefits of getting another Kernel?
Thanks a lot again!
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By default, TB will back them to the SD. What exactly are the files you are going to back up?

Most of my apps are apk download so I guess i will go and find a proper tutorial on how to backup files on youtube thanks a lot for the answer. If i could ask one more question:
I would like for someone to explain to me the difference between installing a new ROM and a new Kernel!
Sorry again for my ignorance as I said previously I am new to all of this !

Put it down said:
TThanks a lot I really appreciate the answer, so now my question is do i backup my files on a sd card or just on the program itself and what are the benefits of getting another Kernel?
Thanks a lot again!
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There are several pluses to a cooked kernel. 1, videos typically run better. GPU has some tweaks. Actually, your battery life will be a lot better in some cases.
Not to mention several other pluses such as better support for certain apps that use gpu.

Regular stuff like sports apps, news, big games like GTA (wich was very long to install), Launcher, Widgets. Nothing major but because I am new was long for me to install and find .
Would you suggest any kind of ROM with cooked Kernel for someone who is a beginner like me and just trying to optimise hes tablet with the little skills he has the one I am using right now is this one:
CWM-Rooted_Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip

Put it down said:
Most of my apps are apk download so I guess i will go and find a proper tutorial on how to backup files on youtube thanks a lot for the answer. If i could ask one more question:
I would like for someone to explain to me the difference between installing a new ROM and a new Kernel!
Sorry again for my ignorance as I said previously I am new to all of this !
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It's ok. I would rather you ask questions, than brick your tab. Some people, jump in without asking, and, well, when it comes to TB, I get a little worried. Seen it too many times before.
The problem with TB, is that it's stupid. If you bu system apps from a totally different android version, TB doesn't know this. It may be an apk and look important, but it probably has odex files that may rely on certain dependancy versions. The result will be Force Close on your app. Lot's of apk's in the system.
You can use it, but only BACK UP the apps that you are 100% sure you downloaded. And nothing more.
Ok, All Roms contain a kernel. They won't run without it. It's like a bridge between the hardware and the android OS. It controls things such as voltage, processor, and some gpu stuff also. (graphic processor unit). A whole lot of stuff that interacts with the os. It's like the overlord.
Now, we all know 500/501s come with a kernel, they have to. And it works. But, things can be better. Processor speeds can be increased, and OV/UV can be applied to make it do so.
When you flash a rom, you have to do certain things before hand.
Boot to CWM recovery
Wipe your 3 mandatory things (user, cache, and dalvik)
Goto Mounts and storage and Format;
System
Cache
Dalvik
Flexrom
This as an advisable method.
When you flash only a kernel, you boot to CWM, and only wipe Dalvik
Big difference.
Sorry if I might be a bit rough. Trying to make sure you do the right thing and not have issues.
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Put it down said:
Regular stuff like sports apps, news, big games like GTA (wich was very long to install), Launcher, Widgets. Nothing major but because I am new was long for me to install and find .
Would you suggest any kind of ROM with cooked Kernel for someone who is a beginner like me and just trying to optimise hes tablet with the little skills he has the one I am using right now is this one:
CWM-Rooted_Acer_A500_7.006.01_COM_GEN2.zip
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Ohhhh you have an older version somewhat.
I assume you wish for English? Have to be careful about Com Gen's and if you want a different language.
I can quote you 3.
1. Is totally stock, with different them buttons. Good solid stock. Look in the the dev forum for Honeylicous from CJY. (the link to the roms are in his signature)
2. Go to tegraowners.com Thors site. There are 2. One of them Flexstriker is brand new. The other Thors ver 14.Flexstriker is 3.2.1 android, themed. Thor v14 is a port from the Asus Transformer.
Both are good and come with overclocked kernels, so you do not need to do anything else.
Please follow the exact instructions I gave you before flashing. Don't forget to make a recovery backup in your CWM (I assume you installed acer recovery, and the Thor Recovery?)

Ok so:
1) Is there any way I can backup ALL of my apps? I assume that when you are talking about apps that I downloaded you mean from the MArket but most of them i just downloaded the apk from explorer.
2) What ROM do you suggest? (one that already includes a Kernel so I only have to falsh the ROM)
3) For these steps I am not sure where to go and how to do it but maybe I can find a tutorial on youtube:
Boot to CWM recovery
Wipe your 3 mandatory things (user, cache, and dalvik)
Goto Mounts and storage and Format;
System
Cache
Dalvik
Flexrom
This as an advisable method.
Boot to CWM recovery is when you hold power and volume down?

Moscow Desire said:
It's ok. I would rather you ask questions, than brick your tab. Some people, jump in without asking, and, well, when it comes to TB, I get a little worried. Seen it too many times before.
The problem with TB, is that it's stupid. If you bu system apps from a totally different android version, TB doesn't know this. It may be an apk and look important, but it probably has odex files that may rely on certain dependancy versions. The result will be Force Close on your app. Lot's of apk's in the system.
You can use it, but only BACK UP the apps that you are 100% sure you downloaded. And nothing more.
Ok, All Roms contain a kernel. They won't run without it. It's like a bridge between the hardware and the android OS. It controls things such as voltage, processor, and some gpu stuff also. (graphic processor unit). A whole lot of stuff that interacts with the os. It's like the overlord.
Now, we all know 500/501s come with a kernel, they have to. And it works. But, things can be better. Processor speeds can be increased, and OV/UV can be applied to make it do so.
When you flash a rom, you have to do certain things before hand.
Boot to CWM recovery
Wipe your 3 mandatory things (user, cache, and dalvik)
Goto Mounts and storage and Format;
System
Cache
Dalvik
Flexrom
This as an advisable method.
When you flash only a kernel, you boot to CWM, and only wipe Dalvik
Big difference.
Sorry if I might be a bit rough. Trying to make sure you do the right thing and not have issues.
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Ohhhh you have an older version somewhat.
I assume you wish for English? Have to be careful about Com Gen's and if you want a different language.
I can quote you 3.
1. Is totally stock, with different them buttons. Good solid stock. Look in the the dev forum for Honeylicous from CJY. (the link to the roms are in his signature)
2. Go to Thors site. There are 2. One of them Flexstriker is brand new. The other Thors ver 14.Flexstriker is 3.2.1 android, themed. Thor v14 is a port from the Asus Transformer.
Both are good and come with overclocked kernels, so you do not need to do anything else.
Please follow the exact instructions I gave you before flashing. Don't forget to make a recovery backup in your CWM (I assume you installed acer recovery, and the Thor Recovery?)
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Woah thanks for the help man really appreciate, I think I will go with the site, as for the backup in my CWM I assume I did it I followed this procedure actually if it can help you understand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfSPP8UOn78

So a recap of the steps I have to do to install a new ROM:
1) Backup my files --- TB or something else
2) Acer recovery --- Install recovery Image
3) I clear memory as you explained to me before
4) Download the new ROM
5) Install the new ROM as I did with the stock ROM installed previously (hold power + volume down then install zip from sd card)
Sorry for my newbness again!

Put it down said:
Woah thanks for the help man really appreciate, I think I will go with the tegraowners.com site, as for the backup in my CWM I assume I did it I followed this procedure actually if it can help you understand: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfSPP8UOn78
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Man, crazy Canuks And I say that with a smile
Didn't look at the video, but I will guess;
1. With the power off, you held Vol- and pwr, till you saw the text in the upper right corner of the display, then released.
2. In the menu, you select Backup and restore
3. Select backup system.
If you did that, then you have a current backup.
While you at Thors, site, do me a favor, and download his recovery zip, and flash it normally (copy to sd, boot to recovery, and select install zip from sd. Select Thor recovery zip. No wiping needed)
Boot system, and proceed to copy the zip at thors. Your choice. Both are great, and use the same kernel. (I helped test the kernel)
Then, reboot to recovery again, do all wipes and the 4 formats like I said. Do not wipe/format anything else.
Then go back a menu, and install zip from sd.
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Put it down said:
So a recap of the steps I have to do to install a new ROM:
1) Backup my files --- TB or something else
2) Acer recovery --- Install recovery Image
3) I clear memory as you explained to me before
4) Download the new ROM
5) Install the new ROM as I did with the stock ROM installed previously (hold power + volume down then install zip from sd card)
Sorry for my newbness again!
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No problem.
Oh, I assume you installed Iconia root? Are you rooted (superuser icon? Has to be done before acer recovery.). If you have a superuser icon in you apps, the best way to check it, is to install set-cpu and see if it grants you superuser access. Get it from the market.
Then run acer recovery.
Download new rom before messing with flashing and wiping Copy it to your SD card first.
NO. Vol- and pwr. the other way puts it into a stock recovery. You do not want that. """" VOL- and PWR til the text appears in the upper right corner."""""

I am rooted, but now I am lost again! where do i do the backup and restore?
I think it would be easier if you told me the step by step logical actions that I have to do like this:
1)
2)
If you have the time and patience to do it of course!

Moscow Desire said:
Man, crazy Canuks And I say that with a smile
Didn't look at the video, but I will guess;
1. With the power off, you held Vol- and pwr, till you saw the text in the upper right corner of the display, then released.
2. In the menu, you select Backup and restore
3. Select backup system.
If you did that, then you have a current backup.
While you at Thors, site, do me a favor, and download his recovery zip, and flash it normally (copy to sd, boot to recovery, and select install zip from sd. Select Thor recovery zip. No wiping needed)
Boot system, and proceed to copy the zip at thors. Your choice. Both are great, and use the same kernel. (I helped test the kernel)
Then, reboot to recovery again, do all wipes and the 4 formats like I said. Do not wipe/format anything else.
Then go back a menu, and install zip from sd.
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I do not remember doing a recovery like that, I can do it now I guess. I dont understand the next step though:
Boot system, and proceed to copy the zip at thors. Your choice. Both are great, and use the same kernel. (I helped test the kernel)
Sry for the 1000000x time
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Put it down said:
I am rooted, but now I am lost again! where do i do the backup and restore?
I think it would be easier if you told me the step by step logical actions that I have to do like this:
1)
2)
If you have the time and patience to do it of course!
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Ok dude, follow these steps.
you are rooted. so
1. Install Acer recovery from the market.
2. If you want to back up your downloaded apps, do them now.
2. Go to tegraowners, and download the Striker rom, or Thors v.14 rom, copy them to sd.
3. Run Acer recovery application. Install thors recovery.
4. After you install thors recovery, and what ever else it may ask you
5. Power off your tab
6. Restart to recovery (vol - and pwr till you see the text)
7. Select backup and restore. (use vol - & + to navigate, PWR to select.
8. Bacakup you system.
9. When it's finished, go back to the main menu
10. now you need to wipe;
a. User Data/system format
b. Cache
c. goto Advanced and wipe Dalvik cache
Back up to the previous menu
11. Goto Mounts and storage
12. Format;
a. System
b. Data
c. cache
d. Flexrom
Go back and select
Install zip from SD
(DO NOT SELECT INSTALL UPDATE.ZIP)
Select your zip you downloaded from Thors site.
BAM! Let it finish and reboot.

I will do just as you say and give you feed back! Thanks a lot man your the man! I will drink a shot of vodka to you tonight

There are several recoveries in the acer tab. I won't explain them all, but you need to listen to my steps after you install acer recovery, and install Thors recovery image.
The method you used before (vol+ and pwr) forced the tab to go into a stock recovery, whereas it only recognized a file called update.zip. The problem, is the update.zip must be "signed", or it will not complete. It only looks for acer authorized rom updates.
Hence, a custom rom, renamed, will not work. In fact, you may probably get yourself in a big mess by trying it.
When we install a custom recovery(Vol - and PWR) (acer recovery Thor), we basically trick the tab into booting the custom recovery first. Therefore bypassing any security and safeguards.
If we can't bypass these things, then we can't flash unauthorized roms.
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Put it down said:
I will do just as you say and give you feed back! Thanks a lot man your the man! I will drink a shot of vodka to you tonight
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Wooo Whooo! But make it Rum or cognac. Wife won't allow me to drink vodka. She's russian and knows what it does

hahaha deal

[Q&A] [ROM][5.0] CyanogenMod 12.0 for Samsung Express (GT-I8730)

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sorry for my english
memory storage is full.
Play store doesn't install the app (Error -504).
Home button not working when screen is locked.

Test
Hello.
I just settle the cm.-12. I'm testing it. and I've got no problem superuser. have to skip the 1st settings because you have no keyboard, you'll settings and activate and configure and arranged. I keep trying. -The Zoom cam remains. (As in CM-11) -Do not let me install anything because I advised that I have no space on any partition, is false, I have two gb in every hole, did you three wipes data / cache / davil -cache, and still have all the folders in the CM-11, so do not let me install anything, I'll format the card and make the wipes again.
-After Format and partition the sd I keep saying there is no space, internally or externally but recognizes both and the huge space there is both internal and external looks, not let me install apps, anyone know how to fix this?
My thanks to those who made this great work.

lte work !!

@kostoulhs Lollipop uses more storage because of the way ART operates.
As AnandTech explains in a post from July 1st:
"The big paradigm-shift that ART brings, is that instead of being a Just-in-Time (JIT) compiler, it now compiles application code Ahead-of-Time (AOT). The runtime goes from having to compile from bytecode to native code each time you run an application, to having it to do it only once, and any subsequent execution from that point forward is done from the existing compiled native code.
Of course, these native translations of the applications take up space, and this new methodology is something that has been made possible today only due to the vast increases in available storage space on today’s devices, a big shift from the early beginnings of Android devices."
Cheers

New Rom-Version
Hi,
is ist really necessary to install the new CWM and do we have to format the system?
I installed build 20141122 and have a huge battery drain. The settings show that the phone is always active. It is never in real Stand-By. In the CM 11 - Version for the I-8730 there was also a build that had this huge battery drain.
Am I the only one, who has it? I installed it correctly.
Thanks,
yFalcon

Low Storage possible fix
Hi @kostoulhs In reply to this message "I am trying to figure out why, all this weird thing with low storage happes, but only assumptions for now, any ideas?
Does this happen to everybody? "
I am on build 21/11/14 and I DID have the low storage message appear until I restored a backup of my apps using 'Helium' and rebooted, and since then i have not had this issue
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Also, it would be great if you could try and add a screenshot function
fabz_it said:
sorry for my english
memory storage is full.
Play store doesn't install the app (Error -504).
Home button not working when screen is locked.
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I also have the home button not working when device is locked may just be something with Android 5?
Also, I am not a Dev but this may help others answer this fully
But what version are you using? 21/11/14 or 22/11/14 <--- this one has many known bugs

Hi, i'm new on the xda forum first of all thank you for your hard work to compiling this rom.
I have a Samsung gt-i8730 buyed on amazon. I've tryed to flash this rom on my phone with clockwork mod and everithing goes fine but my audio is faster then normal (when calling and playing music/video). I've alredy tryed this other rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792157 with the same problem. All the other function of the phone seems to work perfectly.
How i can solve this?
If there is something more i can tell you to understand what is the problem please tell it to me.
Thanks in advance for reply
Bye

wellsaid said:
Hi, i'm new on the xda forum first of all thank you for your hard work to compiling this rom.
I have a Samsung gt-i8730 buyed on amazon. I've tryed to flash this rom on my phone with clockwork mod and everithing goes fine but my audio is faster then normal (when calling and playing music/video). I've alredy tryed this other rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792157 with the same problem. All the other function of the phone seems to work perfectly.
How i can solve this?
If there is something more i can tell you to understand what is the problem please tell it to me.
Thanks in advance for reply
Bye
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what is your baseband?

Antonio GT-I8730T said:
what is your baseband?
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Hi, thanks for the reply .
I'm not sure if you're asking for this number: under settings -> about device i've found baseband version: I8730XWAMB7.

yFalcon said:
Hi,
is ist really necessary to install the new CWM and do we have to format the system?
I installed build 20141122 and have a huge battery drain. The settings show that the phone is always active. It is never in real Stand-By. In the CM 11 - Version for the I-8730 there was also a build that had this huge battery drain.
Am I the only one, who has it? I installed it correctly.
Thanks,
yFalcon
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i advice u to install set cpu or any thing can change the CPU setting to ondemand and noop, i will help u battery saving
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wellsaid said:
Hi, i'm new on the xda forum first of all thank you for your hard work to compiling this rom.
I have a Samsung gt-i8730 buyed on amazon. I've tryed to flash this rom on my phone with clockwork mod and everithing goes fine but my audio is faster then normal (when calling and playing music/video). I've alredy tryed this other rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792157 with the same problem. All the other function of the phone seems to work perfectly.
How i can solve this?
If there is something more i can tell you to understand what is the problem please tell it to me.
Thanks in advance for reply
Bye
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refer this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53616202#post53616202 try to flash the baseband to the I8730XWAMK1 ,this might fix it, try at ur own responsibility

wellsaid said:
Hi, thanks for the reply .
I'm not sure if you're asking for this number: under settings -> about device i've found baseband version: I8730XWAMB7.
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Try this
Root your device.
Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
Flash the https://www.dropbox.com/s/19cg7udibhgnqvy/I8730XWAMK1.rar baseband via odin (Guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53752301&postcount=144
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Apps

Antonio GT-I8730T said:
Try this
Root your device.
Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.
Reboot into Recovery using 3-button-combo
Do a Nandroid backup!
Flash the https://www.dropbox.com/s/19cg7udibhgnqvy/I8730XWAMK1.rar baseband via odin (Guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53752301&postcount=144
WIPE (wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
Install the ROM from internal sdcard using ClockworkMod Recovery
Optionally install the Google Apps
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Hi, i have a few question:
- The Nandroid backup is the one under backup-and-restore in clockwork mod?
- If i have problem and want to rollback on my previous broadband, i have only to restore the nandroid backup i made?
Thanks for help

wellsaid said:
Hi, i have a few question:
- The Nandroid backup is the one under backup-and-restore in clockwork mod?
- If i have problem and want to rollback on my previous broadband, i have only to restore the nandroid backup i made?
Thanks for help
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yes before do backup then if you have problems just hit restore.

Hi guys,
I try to install CM12 on my Samsung Galaxy Express but didn't works ...
My setup fail when i try ton install CM12.zip i have this error :
"mount : failed to mount/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system at /system: Invalid argument unmount of /system failed : no such volume .
Can you help me ?
Thanks a lot

Antonio GT-I8730T said:
yes before do backup then if you have problems just hit restore.
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With that baseband i obtain no sound with the cm 12 rom AND with the stock samsung rom.
The Nandroid backup doesen't restore my old baseband... what i have to do to restore it?
EDIT: I've restored my phone by downloading the stock firmware and flash it with odin 3.09

Other bug (i don't know if happens only to me): The music doesn't play using ani player (google music or Apollo) but if i try to play a music from SoundHound, it works properly

Hey
I have actually CM11 if I want to install this I just have to backup/wipe and install from CWM?
not everything is translated in polish i upgraded from CM11 by Szezso...

Which version of recovery you used?
Sent from my GT-I8730 using XDA Free mobile app

Upgrading ROM
bartii93 said:
Hey
I have actually CM11 if I want to install this I just have to backup/wipe and install from CWM?
not everything is translated in polish i upgraded from CM11 by Szezso...
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Yes to install another ROM just go into recovery and data factory reset, wipe cache, and wipe delvik cache
Then the rest is just installing it

[HOW-TO] Earpiece not working/no invoice sound

Hello!
So the last couple of weeks I have not been able to hear the other part in phone when making outgoing calls from my device. I have not had any problems at all receiving calls. This fix is not only for Oneplus One, but can be applied to any phone with root access and a custom recovery. Other problems I have found when browsing through internet is;
https://jira.cyanogenmod.org/browse/CYAN-5728 - Cyanogenmod
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=82949 - Nexus 4
... and a bunch of other forums threads.
This problem happened to me when I was using #mirrorenabler. Although this is an awesome application something unfortunately went wrong for me. You can see at the bottom of the first post under the header "For those with audio issues after applying the Force-Close Fix:" that this can be a problem caused by #mirrorenabler. However, this was the case for me, people with similar issues should try these methods and report back.
So I got two ways of fixing this.
METHOD #1
1. Download Root explorer.
2. Go into /System/etc/ and open audio_policy.conf and replace everything with this new audio_policy.conf. THIS AUDIO_POLICY IS ONLY TESTED WITH ONEPLUS ONE. IF YOU ARE USING ANOTHER DEVICE YOU HAVE TO FIND SOMEONE WITH A WORKING DEVICE DUMPING THEIR AUDIO_POLICY FOR YOU. I DO NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY.
3. Save, close and reboot device.
Voila. It should work. However if it doesn't, here is another way I was trying;
METHOD #2
1. Backup apps with titanium backup.
2. Backup your SMS
3. Download your ROM u're using again.
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Make a nandroid backup
-- THESE STEPS BELOW IS IMPORTANT --
5. Wipe factory data/reset
6. Wipe cache
7. Go into mounts and storage
8. Format /system
9. Format /data
10. Format /cache
11. Enter advanced
12. Wipe dalvik
9. Flash ROM then gapps
10. Reboot and let the ROM settle.
Method #2 is more likely to work. However, I thought it was worth posting both method as the first method might work for some. Please note that just wiping factory data is not going to work because it doesn't remove the system and data files.
Method #3 | UPDATE
After a while, my earpiece sound disappeared again. Then I started googling and found out that this can also be a problem due to the phone thinks you have earphones plugged in. Luckily there's an app Soundabout that I found that can force the sound through the earpiece. If you have this problem, take a look at Soundabout. After I downloaded it and set the phone call audio to earpiece and connecatable devices -> wired headset settings -> Wired headset detection to OFF, everything works like a charm. Never had the problem since.
If this helped you. Please give me a thanks. Hope this helped someone out there! :fingers-crossed:

superioor said:
METHOD #2
1. Backup apps with titanium backup.
2. Backup your SMS
3. Download your ROM u're using again.
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Make a nandroid backup
-- THESE STEPS BELOW IS IMPORTANT --
5. Wipe factory data/reset
6. Wipe cache
7. Go into mounts and storage
8. Format /system
9. Format /data
10. Format /cache
11. Enter advanced
12. Wipe dalvik
9. Flash ROM then gapps
10. Reboot and let the ROM settle.
Method #2 is more likely to work. However, I thought it was worth posting both method as the first method might work for some. Please note that just wiping factory data is not going to work because it doesn't remove the system and data files.
If this helped you. Please give me a thanks. Hope this helped someone out there! :fingers-crossed:
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Dirty flashing your ROM should replace all files in system anyway so wiping everything isn't necessary.
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abhi08638 said:
Dirty flashing your ROM should replace all files in system anyway so wiping everything isn't necessary.
sent from my amazingly awesome OnePlus One with Stereo Mod
Don't forget to hit thanks!
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Sure. It should, but the #mirrorenabler code were still in the audio_policy.conf for me when I manually checked it.

superioor said:
Sure. It should, but the #mirrorenabler code were still in the audio_policy.conf for me when I manually checked it.
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Well that app is no longer needed so this shouldn't cause any more problems
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abhi08638 said:
Well that app is no longer needed so this shouldn't cause any more problems
sent from my amazingly awesome OnePlus One with Stereo Mod
Don't forget to hit thanks!
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As I said in the first post this might be the correct methods to fix problems for nexus 4 and other similar problems for Oneplus One. It is worth a shot.

If you have problem with the Earpiece not working, please check the lated method (#3) that I have posted in the first post. This solved the issue permanently for me.

Thank you so much buddy.
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Hey buddy thank you so much. Had the problem with the earpiece and now I have successfully resolved the problem using the method#3 that you have mentioned(Didn't try the first two methods,jumped directly to the third one). Phone's working absolutely fine now. Thanks to you. God bless you.

XtremeAddiction [5.8.021S-Le2]

Note: i am just sharing this ROM. Credits to All XDA developers for various mods & for identifying & compiling perfect sounds libs etc and tweaking the rom which makes this rom awesome. If you are a music & performance lover then this rom is for you.
*********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************​XtremeAddiction for LeEco Le 2 X52x Devices, INDIAN and U.S Variants,Snapdragon 652 devices only.
XtremeAddiction Rom (Marshmallow stock based) with super Tweaks,mods,performance with mind blowing music performance and lots more.
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** Android 6.0.1
** -Rooted
** BussyBox
** Full Init.d support and tweaks
** Better Wifi / 4G
** Awesome Audio / Music Quality
** Good improved Video Quality
** Imporoved battery backup
** Injected Optimal Audio Libs and tweaks
** Build.prop Tweaks
** And Many More….
Tip: just uninstall the Bassboost app. (Must do it for beats boom)​ROM Installation :
Note : This is one time setup and you must follow exact steps in order for installtion,or else you will miss the WoW factor of rom.
Download all the zip files to your device memory/CPU memory GIVEN BELOW .
Clean Installation:
1. Reboot to Twrp then Tap Wipe>Swipe to factory rest then >advance wipe>select dalvik,cache,system,and data then swipe to wipe. (no need to wipe internal storage)
2. Go back then tap install and select XtremeAddiction_Le2 from your storage and install it,after flashing completed don't reboot your device, go back and tap wipe and again swipe to factory reset then go back
Install
1. RootFix.zip then go back and install
2. Init.dFix.zip then go back and install
3. SuperVivid.zip then go back and install
4. ARISESoundSystem.zip then wipe dalvik/cache and reboot the device.(First boot may take a while)
After first boot
Open EuiModder App first uncheck every thing and select / check Enable Standard Scale Mode, then go back
Next open SELinuxModeChanger app and tap Permissive after that reboot the device to Twrp and
Install
5. XAudio.zip then go back and install
6. XtremeBeats.zip then go back and install
7. BassMagic.zip then go back and install (Update)
8. Le2_BeatsAudio.zip then wipe dalvik/cache and reboot the device. That's it you are ready to rock
Addon / Optional Installation ixelLauncher_Transparent:
Boot into Twrp and install PixelLauncher_Transparent.zip then reboot the device.
Note : For those who dont have CDLA earphones I Recommend to use good Bluetooth Stereo headsets for best music performance. Bluetooth rocks with this rom.
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Screenshots Please

Thank you for posting this rom. Had trouble finding it since it wasnt on the development page. Ive gone through about 7 roms and none were 100% working and I had a lot of trouble finding a way to get back to stock 21s for my X522. All the custom roms Ive tried either have a broken camera, missing cell broadcast, or hangouts wouldnt work on it when trying to make a call or use video chat. This is the only stable working rom Ive came across so far.

redspeed said:
Thank you for posting this rom. Had trouble finding it since it wasnt on the development page. Ive gone through about 7 roms and none were 100% working and I had a lot of trouble finding a way to get back to stock 21s for my X522. All the custom roms Ive tried either have a broken camera, missing cell broadcast, or hangouts wouldnt work on it when trying to make a call or use video chat. This is the only stable working rom Ive came across so far.
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Thank you for appreciating. All nougat ROMS are almost stable. using MOKEE 7.1.2 and its ready for daily use.

Is volte working fine?

Drooes said:
Screenshots Please
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in OP

I'm asking again... @Leeco Le x522 Is Volte working fine becoz i'm fed with up small eui(bad sot). Please report.

AbhiAndro said:
I'm asking again... @Leeco Le x522 Is Volte working fine becoz i'm fed with up small eui(bad sot). Please report.
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dear i hope so coz VoLte is stable in 21s

wht about the sot on this rom?

cjcool_123 said:
wht about the sot on this rom?
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same as 21s

cjcool_123 said:
wht about the sot on this rom?
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5-6 H

I'm assuming if I remove root the font will be back to normal? On some applications the font is way too big. (I assume due to the Instructions given)

Christhepenguin said:
I'm assuming if I remove root the font will be back to normal? On some applications the font is way too big. (I assume due to the Instructions given)
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Answer is yes.

Well, if anyone is willing to help. I removed SuperSU and tried to replace it with magisk but I can't because my internal storage isn't showing up and it ask for a password to decrypt.

Christhepenguin said:
Well, if anyone is willing to help. I removed SuperSU and tried to replace it with magisk but I can't because my internal storage isn't showing up and it ask for a password to decrypt.
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Try format data to remove encryption.

Is anyone else experiencing this? I know there is an issue with zoom being forced on when the phone is rooted. However my phone is randomly switching back and forth between zoom and normal by itself and it's most obvious in both chrome and Gmail where the text being a different size when I open it up. I've tried the build prop fix but it's still switching between both modes.

Sumank490 said:
Try format data to remove encryption.
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Yeah, it worked but got bootlooped and way thing lead to another. ROM got deleted and couldn't boot. Now I'm on Resurrection Remix. It did remove the encryption. Just couldn't boot.

Christhepenguin said:
Yeah, it worked but got bootlooped and way thing lead to another. ROM got deleted and couldn't boot. Now I'm on Resurrection Remix. It did remove the encryption. Just couldn't boot.
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Tried Clean flash the ROM?

Sumank490 said:
Tried Clean flash the ROM?
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Wasn't able to flash anything. Kept getting errors and eventually couldn't see any of my stuff again. It's all good though.

[DISCUSSION THREAD] AOSP 8.0 Oreo for one plus one

So finally we got some taste of Oreo Android 8.0 by @Agent_fabulous many thanks to him. So build is experimental there are some bugs but I have tested it and it's working great as compared very early builds.
To avoid offtopic discussion at this below main thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/orig-development/rom-aosp-oreo-oneplus-one-t3666741
I have created this thread so please follow this thread for offtopics regarding this AOSP Android 8.0 ROM
ROM doesn't come with ROOT u have to flash latest 13.3 magisk seperately
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Google account login solution
Flash ROM and gapps boot ROM and then again go back to recovery and then wipe your data partition only and then reboot that's it
I am using this ROM as secondary in multi-rom.
Here is INSTALLATION AND REVIEW VIDEO
https://youtu.be/xUfA7CEEqSU
Easy way to use picture in picture mode guide
https://youtu.be/QPWar0UTM2A
Thank you

Meh.This thread is unnecessary.

Gapps link please
How did you installed g apps ? Thanks in advance

Manthan_Flash said:
How did you installed g apps ? Thanks in advance
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120757579

Facebook and messenger app not working the phone reboots when trying to install them tried apk file as well as from play store and Instagram is not able to clear 2 step verification as I don't recieve any message of the code tried in app and browser too ??

As its early built we have to wait also i will try to check things u mentioned.
How u able to log in in to Google account? I can't so no apps i tried

can anyone send me multirom/boot zip file link

A$h!$h said:
can anyone send me multirom/boot zip file link
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Just search for multirom oneplus one xda on google and u will get your desired result
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pankspoo said:
As its early built we have to wait also i will try to check things u mentioned.
How u able to log in in to Google account? I can't so no apps i tried
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Flash the Rom as per instructions
Do not reboot
Goto mount click remove all checked boxes and recheck data select internal storage "don't know how it works but it works ?
Then goto install flash gapps as you see installation complete press power button for 5-10 sec untill the phone reboots
Then u will be able to sign in properly
As the keyboard crashes when u click on symbol icon so for input number and symbols just hold the keys for their different input options.
After logging in install gboard it works fine.

dabas.sachin said:
just search for multirom oneplus one xda on google and u will get your desired result
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flash the rom as per instructions
do not reboot
goto mount click remove all checked boxes and recheck data select internal storage "don't know how it works but it works ?
then goto install flash gapps as you see installation complete press power button for 5-10 sec untill the phone reboots
then u will be able to sign in properly
as the keyboard crashes when u click on symbol icon so for input number and symbols just hold the keys for their different input options.
After logging in install gboard it works fine.
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ok its working now but the proper way is
to flash rom and gapps boot the rom and again go back to recovery and wipe data partation reboot.

Trouble with play services and there is no store
Good Afternoon all,
I installed oreo with gapps open_gapps-arm-8.0-micro-20170824-UNOFFICIAL.. i do not have any google apps and there is no store and play services keeps stopping.
the system process isnt responding after the inital boot and may not be running? ir do i have a bad google services or related..? other than that every seems to be in order.
share with me your possible resolutions
I kindly thank you!:cyclops:

dillongriswold5 said:
Good Afternoon all,
I installed oreo with gapps open_gapps-arm-8.0-micro-20170824-UNOFFICIAL.. i do not have any google apps and there is no store and play services keeps stopping.
the system process isnt responding after the inital boot and may not be running? ir do i have a bad google services or related..? other than that every seems to be in order.
share with me your possible resolutions
I kindly thank you!:cyclops:
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try slim gapps

So, here is what I did..
I saw about 3 versions of the Oreo ROM and tried the older ones first only to end up utilizing the latest one with the 8/24/17 micro gapps.. It too a couple flashes then back to recovery and wipe data but all in all it ended up having to be a clean install. There was something in the residual partition choking up the complete install somehow.
My total list of issues was the process system was crashing and jambing up 3 out of 4 of my CPU's .. Any action at all would cause a restart. I could not install even one app..
This was all after I was able to get gapps to operate.
So what I got was, it was how I was flashing more than a gapps issue and there may have been an ugly bug in the first ROM versions.
Where I am now is I have a near stable Oreo 8.0 with a slight camera issue.. Messenger camera works but other cam apps crash when saving or processing after snaps.
If its not broken don't fix it.. So far I will figure if a camera app that accommodates the issue will serve better than debugging the rom.
I'm serious guys n gals.. This ROM is solid as far as I can see.. There where way more bugs in my lineageOS 14 7.1.2.
Experienced tip.. Backup to PC then Clean flash.. Keep nothing on the phone except the 8/24 gapps and the latest ROM.
I am running x32 not x64.
I would like to see more options to the interface though.. I miss some of the show hide functions that where in 7.1.2. I'm sure they will make a come back... ie having numerical battery meter when not plugged in.
I'm sure I'm forgetting something but this has been a great experience.
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A$h!$h said:
try slim gapps
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It was all in how I was flashing.. Touchy sequence I suppose.. And maybe there was a bug in the early release roms. Good looking out!

Hello everyone,
I just flashed the ROM to my OPO and would like to know how can you see all the apps running in the background? When I press the Menu button to show me the list, it just swaps my current app with the last one that I opened. Is it normal or there is a setting that I need to look at?
Other than this the ROM is awesome and works very well.
Thanks.

kondor2003 said:
Hello everyone,
I just flashed the ROM to my OPO and would like to know how can you see all the apps running in the background? When I press the Menu button to show me the list, it just swaps my current app with the last one that I opened. Is it normal or there is a setting that I need to look at?
Other than this the ROM is awesome and works very well.
Thanks.
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Ask in the main thread please. https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/orig-development/rom-aosp-oreo-oneplus-one-t3666741