Another CM10 preview is up (with Gyro)

This is going to be a stupid question.
How does one install one of these .ZIP files?

I'm currently on that first CM10 version you recommended with the working microphone and camera...

stef7 said:

This is going to be a stupid question.
How does one install one of these .ZIP files?

I'm currently on that first CM10 version you recommended with the working microphone and camera...

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Although there are some automated methods, I do it manually by rebooting into Recovery Mode (hold down the power button until the menu comes up, select "Reboot", and then in the next menu select "Recovery". After rebooting, in the recovery menu it is smart to make a backup; you then (using the volume keys to move the highlighted item and the home button to select it) will want to wipe the cache partition, under advanced wipe the Dalvik cache, and "install zip from sdcard".

I'll give those steps a try. I presume the file should be placed in the root of what is considered the "card".

stef7 said:

I'll give those steps a try. I presume the file should be placed in the root of what is considered the "card".

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It depends on where you downloaded the file on the sdcard, typically it is in the Download folder (that is where most browsers put it by default).

Got it. That's an easy process to follow! Can you briefly explain wiping of cache and davlik and what those do for you prior to update?

Also' colchiro. Compass app needle moves now' but north isn't north. Is that a gyro or mag sensor issue? What compass app do you use and is it working properly?

stef7 said:

Got it. That's an easy process to follow! Can you briefly explain wiping of cache and davlik and what those do for you prior to update?

Also' colchiro. Compass app needle moves now' but north isn't north. Is that a gyro or mag sensor issue? What compass app do you use and is it working properly?

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From my understanding, the cache will contain some information about various apps, some optimization information, etc. The Dalvik cache, in particular, has some of Android's optimizations. There is a possibility, if you do not wipe them, that the new update may not quite match the information/optimizations in the cache and cause Android to fail or even fail to boot. As such, it is safer to clear the cache and have Android rebuild the information after the update completes.

mogelijk - thank you for the follow up. yes, I guess this makes sense; anyway your brief description was just what I needed to update my device.

thanks again.
s.

Is this ready for prime time?

Is there a step-by-step instruction on how to load CM10 or upgrade from CM9?

I'm finding the Gyroscope sensors just don't want to settle. Maybe in the next build?

After using getting in a bootloop with upgrading from CM9 to CM10, I decided to use the ACME Uninstaller, and start fresh, should I go CM9 and upgrade to CM10, or jump straight into CM10?

Randino said:

After using getting in a bootloop with upgrading from CM9 to CM10, I decided to use the ACME Uninstaller, and start fresh, should I go CM9 and upgrade to CM10, or jump straight into CM10?

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It depends. If you don't care about saving your apps, data, and settings, then you could just clean install CM10 and start setting it up from scratch. Here is a little guide I created for just such an occasion:

Installing CM10 over the top of CM9.(updated as of 3/25/13)

(NOTE: This guide is meant for experienced users)

Why would you want to do this instead of just doing a clean install?

If you are like me, I want to keep all my apps, data and settings intact.
I worked hard to get my TouchPad set up like it is now, that is why I do
regular Nandroid backups too.

The following is what you can do to accomplish this based on what we know
about the current state of all the programs involved. First, a couple of
assumptions. You have been keeping your TouchPad up-to-date by flashing
nightlies with one of two available recovery apps. One is called
ClockworkMod(CWM) and the other TeamWin Recovery Project(TWRP).
Your PC is properly configured with Novacom drivers and programs and you
have ACMEInstaller3(ACME3) and ACMEUninstaller on your PC in the proper
folder. You know where to find all the programs and files mentioned here.
You have at least a basic understanding of what I am talking about, if not
STOP!

If you are not aware, older versions of CWM and TWRP caused corruption in
the /system partition so that when ACME3 is used to install CM10, serious
issues up to and including a failed install could happen. One needs
to do the following below to avoid this. Also, backups made with older
versions of TWRP are not compatible with the newest versions.

I strongly suggest that the first thing you do is update CWM to version 6.0.1.9
dated 2012-12-15 or TWRP to at least version 2.3.3.0 and not later than 2.4.1.0.
Do not use TWRP version 2.4.3.0 or newer as they are causing serious problems.
Once you have updated, then make a Nandroid backup and save a copy off to your
PC for safety.

A little caveat here, using GooManager will install the latest version of TWRP on
their servers, which as of this writing is version 2.4.4.0 which is still causing problems.
If you prefer to keep using the version you are currently using, you need to use a file
browser with root permissions like Rom Toolbox Lite or ES File Browser
to copy the "uImage.TWRP" from the /boot folder and save it somewhere on your SD card.
After all the instructions below have been followed up to the point of restoring your backup
you will need to use Goomanager to install TWRP. Then you need to use the file browser you
used to move uImage.TWRP, to replace the uImage.TWRP in the /boot folder with the copy
you saved to your SD card.

If you forgot to save the uImage.TWRP, you can find all versions at the link below:

http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/tenderloin

Once you download the needed file, rename it to uImage.TWRP before copying it
to the /boot folder. The spelling of uImage is: u(uppercase "i")mage.

Now you need to run ACMEUninstaller. Once that is done, if you have not already
put the CM9 nightly you have been using, CWM6 and Moboot 0.3.8 in the cminstall
folder, do so now. If you plan to use TWRP to restore your backup, copy the gapps
file also, as you will need this to access the Play Store to download GooManager
so you can install TWRP. Now run ACME3. Once this is done, depending on which
recovery you plan to use, restore the backup you made. You are now right back to
where you were, with the /system partition at the correct size for CM10 and no
corruption.

NOTE: When you run the "Install Open Recovery Script" in GooManager, CWM6 will be
deleted and the newest version of TWRP is installed. Now you need to replace it using
the instructions above. Also, if you use TWRP throughout this process, there is no need
to place CWM6 in the cminstall folder if you don't want to.

You now have two choices, copy the latest CM10 experimental rom and gapps 20121022
for Jellybean into the cminstall folder and run ACME3 again or use the "Install zip
from SD card" from your recovery program. That's it. You have now installed CM10
over CM9 and kept all your apps, settings and data. And don't forget, if you use a
recovery program to install the rom and gapps, be sure you clear the cache and
Dalvik cache.

One word of warning about using Moboot 0.3.8 with TWRP. Moboot 0.3.8 was created
because certain apps and games did not work correctly if one was using an older
version of Moboot. Moboot 0.3.8 also causes TWRP to save backups made in a newly
named folder in the TWRP backup folder. Previously, backups were stored in a folder
named 000000000000 in the backup folder. I believe the new folder name comes
from the properly generated serial number vs. the 000000000000 that was used in
older versions. To be able to access your older backups, just use a file browser
to move them to the new folder.

Thanks, I just used ACMEUninstaller and then ACMEINSTALLER3, and it's fine now, data preservation wasn't important because I am giving the Touchpad to my father in law and wanted him to start with a clean slate. Thanks again!

Help!!! Installed the 04/03 JC Sullins version of CM10. Camera does not work!!! PLEASE HELP

ajay.acharyakv said:

Help!!! Installed the 04/03 JC Sullins version of CM10. Camera does not work!!! PLEASE HELP

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You need to stop posting the same question all over the place.

Nevertells said:

You need to stop posting the same question all over the place.

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Sorry... but desperate.

Why are you desperate for the camera to work?

johna2u said:

Why are you desperate for the camera to work?

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Only reason to have it is for Skype. I would definitely not be desperate to have it for picture taking. And to think we used to think 1.3 megapixel cameras were the cats meow.

I paid 500 bucks for a 1.5 megapixel camera when they first came out. Ouch!