The Chef's Thread..."The Idiots Guide to Flashing"

temperamentalman · #1 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 04:20 PM

Please remember that when flashing any custom ROM, there are potential issues. Speaking only for Fallen (but I'm sure Mighty, Psyki, Silence, etc. all do the same) we test thoroughly before release. Sometimes, problems just "sneak" by. If that happens we will post those issues as known.

What we can't control is the installation of additional programs, tweaks, drivers, etc. And we certainly can't help when CAB's (or whatever) are installed on top of existing CAB's or drivers. THEN we receive a report that there is an error with the ROM. But there isn't. It's an error with the operator.

1. Make sure your phone is unlocked prior to flashing.
2. Download your preferred ROM and flash.
3. Allow all customizations to run and allow for first boot.
4. Hard Reset.
5. Note any issues that appear prior to restoring contacts, or installing additional software, CAB files, drivers, etc.

6. Report those issues to the chef.
7. If problems arise AFTER you've installed software, don't report those items as ROM issues in the chef's thread. State that you installed "X" and this occured. It makes it very difficult for us to diagnose an issue when we have no idea you installed "X" until after the fact.

We don't get paid for this. We do this to bring the most features and speed to our phones. Help us keep that alive.

Thanks!

Fallen...

**MoonZ*BabysH** · #2 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 04:23 PM

Theres a sticky thats pretty staight foward and detailed with links and files needed for the full process, why make another thread?

YouMayLose · #3 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by moonzbabysh

Theres a sticky thats pretty staight foward and detailed with links and files needed for the full process, why make another thread?

I think in this one he's saying for people NOT to install things then report them problems as rom problems... KEEP TRACK of what ever you install then when reporting the problem in the ROM thread be specific as to what you installed and what the problem is... is what I think the point to this thread is IMO

**MoonZ*BabysH** · #4 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 04:38 PM

The title of the thread gave me a diffrent inpression, but i guess it makes sence.

temperamentalman · #5 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YouMayLose

I think in this one he's saying for people NOT to install things then report them problems as rom problems... KEEP TRACK of what ever you install then when reporting the problem in the ROM thread be specific as to what you installed and what the problem is... is what I think the point to this thread is IMO

That is exactly the point. Thanks...

I keep getting reports of issues, posts in our thread, etc. that there are issues with the ROM. After digging into it, some people (ok, alot) are installing CAB's and don't even know why. Then, complain the ROM isn't working. I can't fix an electrical problem when there's no power to the house...

YouMayLose · #6 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by temperamentalman

I can't fix an electrical problem when there's no power to the house...

Actually it is well known that you are required to terminate the electricity before fixing an electrical problem to insure you wont get electrocuted... lmao sorry man just joking and couldn't resist :-p

**retrodeviant** · #7 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 05:03 PM

At the risk of sounding a bit moronic, I have a question. I've seen various posts that suggest flashing stock back on, then flashing your new ROM over stock. I haven't done that, and I've flashed several ROMs (this week!), but I was wondering if that is actually the preferred method?

YouMayLose · #8 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by retrodeviant

At the risk of sounding a bit moronic, I have a question. I've seen various posts that suggest flashing stock back on, then flashing your new ROM over stock. I haven't done that, and I've flashed several ROMs (this week!), but I was wondering if that is actually the preferred method?

I'd like to know this aswell... I just assumed hard resetting after a flash would wipe out any "left-over" from the old rom

temperamentalman · #9 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by YouMayLose

Actually it is well known that you are required to terminate the electricity before fixing an electrical problem to insure you wont get electrocuted... lmao sorry man just joking and couldn't resist :-p

LMAO 120v only tickles. 277 neutral now...watch out.

**themuffinman** · #10 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by retrodeviant

At the risk of sounding a bit moronic, I have a question. I've seen various posts that suggest flashing stock back on, then flashing your new ROM over stock. I haven't done that, and I've flashed several ROMs (this week!), but I was wondering if that is actually the preferred method?

Personally, I have never done that and I haven't had any problems really. But who knows, better safe than sorry I guess.