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there is no need to wipe data or cache
if you downloaded droid x bootstrap
just hit bootstrap recovery
hit allow for superuser permission
hit ok for success
go to rom manager install theme from zip and voila

if you just do Reboot Recovery from droid x bootstrapper
same method, just install zip from sdcard
and choose location and there ya go
 
yes i meant themes lol

you need to download the file
connect your phone to your pc
and move the file to the sdcard
once its done transferring unplug usb cord
and then proceed to your normal method of installation of themes
 
Don't be freaked.. one way or another, we'll get you through.... My thought is that you probably didn't select "mount /system" before you flashed your theme. I did the same thing lots of times. The first time because I didn't know I should and then later, because I forgot to.. oops.

The good news is that if you've gotten this far you're doing GREAT!!


First, try a wipe...

Pull the battery, then

1) hit the home button while pressing the power button. Hold them down until you see \!/

2) then hit the search key..

This brings you to the recovery screen. From there do a factory data reset, and you should get back into Apex 1.4.1 without the theme... do that to get yoru phone back and then we'll theme you, okay?

Don't fret...

Even if you have to sbf, we're here for you.. no recovery is difficult unless you don't know what you're doing. We do, so you're fine! Now gimme a smile, okay? :D

I
 
yeah, wiping data/cache is something only do when installing a rom clean, not for a theme.
i still mount system....guess some dont.
 
Steven58 said:
Don't be freaked.. one way or another, we'll get you through.... My thought is that you probably didn't select "mount /system" before you flashed your theme. I did the same thing lots of times. The first time because I didn't know I should and then later, because I forgot to.. oops.

The good news is that if you've gotten this far you're doing GREAT!!


First, try a wipe...

Pull the battery, then

1) hit the home button while pressing the power button. Hold them down until you see \!/

2) then hit the search key..

This brings you to the recovery screen. From there do a factory data reset, and you should get back into Apex 1.4.1 without the theme... do that to get yoru phone back and then we'll theme you, okay?

Don't fret...

Even if you have to sbf, we're here for you.. no recovery is difficult unless you don't know what you're doing. We do, so you're fine! Now gimme a smile, okay? :D

I
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he got back in to up and running apex through a recovery....
but im glad you guys are here, i was starting to get a little lost at what was going on....lol....:eek:
 
Steven58 said:
Don't be freaked.. one way or another, we'll get you through.... My thought is that you probably didn't select "mount /system" before you flashed your theme. I did the same thing lots of times. The first time because I didn't know I should and then later, because I forgot to.. oops.

The good news is that if you've gotten this far you're doing GREAT!!


First, try a wipe...

Pull the battery, then

1) hit the home button while pressing the power button. Hold them down until you see \!/

2) then hit the search key..

This brings you to the recovery screen. From there do a factory data reset, and you should get back into Apex 1.4.1 without the theme... do that to get yoru phone back and then we'll theme you, okay?

Don't fret...

Even if you have to sbf, we're here for you.. no recovery is difficult unless you don't know what you're doing. We do, so you're fine! Now gimme a smile, okay? :D

I
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Yeah I'm back to Apex 1.4.1 now. Yes! lol

Now I'm just trying to get this theme to work, without repeating what I just did again. I don't understand what you mean by "flash".

Here is what I did when I installed the theme -

downloaded
plugged in phone
transferred file to phone
bootstrap recovery
reboot recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
install zip from SD card
installed the apex gingerbread theme
reboot phone

When it rebooted it stayed stuck on the motorola logo
 
Lol faber, love the new thread you started. I assume you are the old timer? :D

How's it going Chris? Are you losing it yet? :p Don't worry, these guys will get you where you need to be.
Once you get the hang of this stuff, you will be doing it all the time. It's fun!


Edit: also, you should only do a factory reset when installing new roms or as a last resort to get your system back up when crashing.

Also, also, flash means when you install zip.
 
Well, he seems to be fine.. He should try flashing a theme again.. Also, he needs learn how to backup a rom and restore and also to sbf then he's all set in case of any emergency, right?
 
chrisdorman1 said:
Yeah I'm back to Apex 1.4.1 now. Yes! lol

Now I'm just trying to get this theme to work, without repeating what I just did again. I don't understand what you mean by "flash".

Here is what I did when I installed the theme -

downloaded
plugged in phone
transferred file to phone
bootstrap recovery
reboot recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
install zip from SD card
installed the apex gingerbread theme
reboot phone

When it rebooted it stayed stuck on the motorola logo
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dont wipe anything on a theme install....only when clean installing a rom.
so try the theme again without wiping data or factory resting or wiping cache....
i mount system anyway, some dont.

so from computer to sd card
bootstrap recovery
mount system in advanced (if want)
install zip/ reboot

thats where we went wrong. you were using directions (or i messed you up) for installing a rom to install a theme.
 
chrisdorman1 said:
Yeah I'm back to Apex 1.4.1 now. Yes! lol

Now I'm just trying to get this theme to work, without repeating what I just did again. I don't understand what you mean by "flash".

Here is what I did when I installed the theme -

downloaded
plugged in phone
transferred file to phone
bootstrap recovery
reboot recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
install zip from SD card
installed the apex gingerbread theme
reboot phone

When it rebooted it stayed stuck on the motorola logo
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ok
did you unplug the phone from the usb cord?
no need to wipe data/factory reset
no need to wipe cache
other than that your doing it right
 
emaN resU said:
Lol faber, love the new thread you started. I assume you are the old timer? :D

How's it going Chris? Are you losing it yet? :p Don't worry, these guys will get you where you need to be.
Once you get the hang of this stuff, you will be doing it all the time. It's fun!
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Steven58 said:
Well, he seems to be fine.. He should try flashing a theme again.. Also, he needs learn how to backup a rom and restore and also to sbf then he's all set in case of any emergency, right?
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you guys take over....i had the poor guy mixed up and using rom install directions for theme flashing....im a bad bad teacher.

glad you're all here as always :D
 
chrisdorman1 said:
Yeah I'm back to Apex 1.4.1 now. Yes! lol

Now I'm just trying to get this theme to work, without repeating what I just did again. I don't understand what you mean by "flash".

Here is what I did when I installed the theme -

downloaded
plugged in phone
transferred file to phone
bootstrap recovery
reboot recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
install zip from SD card
installed the apex gingerbread theme
reboot phone

When it rebooted it stayed stuck on the motorola logo
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The only time you need to wipe data and cache is when you're going from one rom to another, not when you're adding a theme. That's prolly why you were stuck... you probably were just panicked when your phone was processing. Had you waited, it prolly woulda started up on its own.

Now, just learn about backing up/restoring and sbf'ing and you can do anything you want. :) Keep asking questions! :D
 
emaN resU said:
Lol faber, love the new thread you started. I assume you are the old timer? :D

How's it going Chris? Are you losing it yet? :p Don't worry, these guys will get you where you need to be.
Once you get the hang of this stuff, you will be doing it all the time. It's fun!


Edit: also, you should only do a factory reset when installing new roms or as a last resort to get your system back up when crashing.

Also, also, flash means when you install zip.
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lol....man, i was finally like "wtf are we missing here"....had to bring in the love.....:D
 
faber78 said:
you guys take over....i had the poor guy mixed up and using rom install directions for theme flashing....im a bad bad teacher.

glad you're all here as always :D
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No, no, no. I did all that stuff originally. I watched a youtube video on how to install a theme, and that is what the video said to do. Sorry.. can't let you go down as a bad teacher! You helped me a bunch.
 
Clearly faber's the best. Clearly. A fantastic teacher.. i mean teaching people theming stuff and all. :D
 
chrisdorman1 said:
No, no, no. I did all that stuff originally. I watched a youtube video on how to install a theme, and that is what the video said to do. Sorry.. can't let you go down as a bad teacher! You helped me a bunch.
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as you can tell, we're all a bit emo here. ;)
 
Steven58 said:
The only time you need to wipe data and cache is when you're going from one rom to another, not when you're adding a theme. That's prolly why you were stuck... you probably were just panicked when your phone was processing. Had you waited, it prolly woulda started up on its own.

Now, just learn about backing up/restoring and sbf'ing and you can do anything you want. :) Keep asking questions! :D
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Yeah still don't know much about that.

I just started over with installing the theme, and it seems to be frozen again. Been stuck for 3-4 minutes now.
 
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