Best way to Install New rom?(Been using CWM)

[Guest nabby21]

Hi, so up until now, I've been installing all my roms via the clockwork mod method. The problem is, I keep encountering little bugs and force close problems etc, and I hear CWM method is dated. I briefly read there are new, more improved/efficient ways of putting roms on, and was wondering with anyone can help me out on how to do it? I am currently running cyanogen 9, and its a bit problematic, so whats the latest stable rom, and the best way to install it. Thanks

[Guest george109]

Have you tried TWRP? (Team Win Recovery). Also did you install CM with full wipes? (So, you went into mounts and storage in CWM and formatted everything)

[Guest kyan31]

TWRP is great, I use it as my daily recovery and it has served me well. It has a nice GUI, theme support, it has a built in file manager, and everything you would expect from CWM recovery.

[Guest nabby21]

Hi George, yea Im quite a noob, but what I remember doing was wiping current rom from the CWM menu, then wiping all the davilke cache etc then installing the new rom from zip. So how do I go about putting a new rom on via TWRP method? Is it easier and cleaner? Also could you recommend me a nice stable rom, Cheers and thanks for the response guys

[Guest george109]

Hi George, yea Im quite a noob, but what I remember doing was wiping current rom from the CWM menu, then wiping all the davilke cache etc then installing the new rom from zip. So how do I go about putting a new rom on via TWRP method? Is it easier and cleaner? Also could you recommend me a nice stable rom, Cheers and thanks for the response guys

You can get TWRP by downloading the zip from this thread http://www.modaco.com/topic/359827- Then flash it in CWM. then go to advanced, reboot recovery. When it reboots you will have TWRP. It's that easy! :D

Also it is a lot easier, as instead of having to use volume buttons, it is full touch, and it is almost like an android app! . Here is a screenshot of it: (from the thread)

Edited June 5, 2013 by george109

[Guest nabby21]

Thanks for that. So can you give me a quick outline on how to put the rom on using TWRP for cleanest possible install, so I dont encounter any problems

[Guest nabby21]

I also recall someone recommending another user to use "GooManager" app to install roms. Dyou know much about that?

[Guest george109]

I also recall someone recommending another user to use "GooManager" app to install roms. Dyou know much about that?

I havent had much experience with TWRP, so I can't really help you with it. Sorry :( I only use CWM as I never really use the recovery much, as I have been on Electra almost since it came out. Edited June 5, 2013 by george109

[Guest kyan31]

Thanks for that. So can you give me a quick outline on how to put the rom on using TWRP for cleanest possible install, so I dont encounter any problems

Most ROM opening posts explain the required wipes needed, so just follow those and you'll be fine.

[Guest nabby21]

Thanks. I decided to go for the Baidu3stable rom. And I used the TWRP method. Am I correct in selecting wipe, then installing the rom from zip and rebooting, and thats it? Because as soon I'm on the setup screen once the phone powers on, i get the message, "unfortunately setup wizard has stopped" Giving me the options to report etc. This doesnt look promising

[Guest nabby21]

Now every time I go onto google play, I get "application stopped". What has gone wrong? Can somebody please help?

[Guest george109]

You could try flashing GAPPS again...

Edited June 9, 2013 by george109