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Nervous about flashing a new ROM

  • 24-04-2010 12:37pm
    #1
    Sofiztikated
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,995 ✭✭✭


    How do all.

    I'm running a Hero, rooted and Modaco 3.1.

    The first time I flashed, there was no problem, I just did it, and it was done.

    Thinking about flashing a new ROM, Villian possibly, but having some second thoughts.

    I really don't want to brick it.

    Can anyone assure me about flashing a new ROM?


Comments

  • #2
    Mr E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,537 ✭✭✭✭Mr E


    It is very very difficult to brick it. If you do a nandroid backup before applying the new ROM, you can always step backwards to your current version.

    Just make sure your battery has a good charge in it before upgrading.

    Let us know how it goes. I'll be sticking on Villain 5.3 tonight.


  • #3
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    A good rule of thumb for flashing any device is that it should have atleast 75% charge and be plugged in to a charger. Make a backup beforehand and you should be fine.


  • #4
    Sofiztikated
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,995 ✭✭✭Sofiztikated


    Thanks guys, just got a pang of nervousness when I went to start it there.

    So, steps are

    1) Nandroid backup
    2) Wipe SD card
    3) Put new ROM onto SD card named update.zip
    4) Power Off
    5) Power on and home
    6)...
    7) Profit, right?


  • #5
    Loggie
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭Loggie


    Not sure if you have seen this guide. It's on the nexus forum of xda. I suppose it's the same for any device
    http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795


  • #6
    Dave147
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,235 ✭✭✭Dave147


    No need to wipe your SD card... In the root menu when you 'Wipe' that wipes the phone, make sure you have your contacts synced, all mine are Google so I can flash new ROMs as I please.

    I'm on Modaco 3.2 but not sure if I'll change to Villain or not yet.


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