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Root [International] PhilZ CWM Recovery - Dummies Guide

I looked through this thread first, very entertaining :), but didn't come across the answer to my question; perhaps someone can help.

I notice in my version of PhilZ (v6.25.0) that there are two reset options:

Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Clean to Install a New ROM

Is there any advantage to using the first option and then the second option before installing a new ROM or will the second option alone cover all the bases?
 
Personally I just use clean for a new Rom, if however, you wanted to start afresh with the Rom your on, then factory reset would do the job.

Ie, you can use option 1 and still reboot the phone without doing anything else

Option2 requires you to flash a new Rom/a backup otherwise it won't boot.
 
marcus33 said:
I looked through this thread first, very entertaining :), but didn't come across the answer to my question; perhaps someone can help.

I notice in my version of PhilZ (v6.25.0) that there are two reset options:

Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Clean to Install a New ROM

Is there any advantage to using the first option and then the second option before installing a new ROM or will the second option alone cover all the bases?
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The only difference between the two is the latter also formats /system. If you are about to flash a new rom then it doesn't make much difference As most custom roms do this in the updater-script
 
PhilZ Recovery 6.57.9 is up! :)

"- fix install in "Free Browse Mode" from non vold managed volumes"

Download for i9505, 6.57.9.

Download for i9500, 6.48.4

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End of Support

"Seems many are hammering and crying in their support threads about updates

To make it clear, I added announcement to head of OP: "End Of Support"

I also update project status: No Longer Updated

As I mentioned before, I have a lot of new important projects in my real life. I am very happy to abandon this project for real life alternatives.
CWM is a dead project for now, until some dev resurrects it. I was about to do, until these new projects came.

Current version will probably work a while for many devices. Some devices with new ROM installers could have issues. Just use TWRP or the CM Simple Recovery

If the current version works for you, there is no reason you don't use it though. No need to bitch in all threads because it doesn't work for you. Just move on to other alternatives."

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I would like to offer my thanks to Phil3759 for all his support. :congrats:
 
If your phone is truly, "bricked", and will not even power on, there is nothing you can do as this indicates a fried motherboard and requires a repair.
 
ironass said:
If your phone is truly, "bricked", and will not even power on, there is nothing you can do as this indicates a fried motherboard and requires a repair.
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My phone turns on but I was dumb and deleted a system app with my rooted phone. Now when I turn it on, I cannot get past the "Select language" part
 
ironass said:
If your phone is truly, "bricked", and will not even power on, there is nothing you can do as this indicates a fried motherboard and requires a repair.
Click to expand...

My phone turns on but I was dumb and deleted a system app with my rooted phone. Now when I turn it on, I cannot get past the "Select language" part
 
ironass said:
If your phone is truly, "bricked", and will not even power on, there is nothing you can do as this indicates a fried motherboard and requires a repair.
Click to expand...

My phone turns on but I was dumb and deleted a system app with my rooted phone. Now when I turn it on, I cannot get past the "Select language" part
 
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