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DKM119

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ok so what im trying to do is flash the latest Hero from Drizzy's and on the changelog saids that i have to clear dalvik...i just don't know how to do that...i know how to format my ext/3....etc...
 
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AdrianK

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oh, its on your ext...

go to recovery console

mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
rm -r /system/sd/dalvik-cache/*

that's it, wipe and flash the ROM :D
 

Alienfreak

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But it shouldn't be important when you remove it?

So you could flash the image and still delete the dalvik cache.

Should make no difference...
 
what is the point in deleting your dalvik cache? I mean, someone who only uses cyans roms and sometimes changes themes would not need to do this right?

Over time you phone can start getting sluggish. If you clear the dalvik cache it will speed it back up. Just had to do this the other night. I did mine in terminal this way

Code:
$su
#cd /system/sd/dalvik-cache
#rm *
#exit
$exit
 
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Venzent

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Thanks, learning by the day. Had problems with disappearing icons on homescreen, see if this helps ;-)
 

sockpuppet4

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Amon-RA recovery has clear dalvik cache in the wipe section for those who didn't know. If you are already in recovery to flash a new ROM, just clear it from there.
 

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    what is the point in deleting your dalvik cache? I mean, someone who only uses cyans roms and sometimes changes themes would not need to do this right?

    Over time you phone can start getting sluggish. If you clear the dalvik cache it will speed it back up. Just had to do this the other night. I did mine in terminal this way

    Code:
    $su
    #cd /system/sd/dalvik-cache
    #rm *
    #exit
    $exit
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    So I try typing this in my terminal and it says can't cd to /system/sd/dalvik-cache. Am I missing something?
    Clockwork Recovery has it. Boot into recovery, and select "Wipe Dalvik Cache"