[Motorola Droid RAZR] Ohmster:
Hello Meneldur,

I have problems like lag, black screens, lost calls due to black screens, or occasional force closed app when I get a bad build. Right now I do not have these issues at all. I am running build 11/01 and have had it for about 2-3 days. I did not take 11/02 because the Changelog shows that there is hardly anything in it. I am probably going to take 11/03 later today. Since no one else is doing build reports right now, I will do it and post the results. Nightly Builds 11/02 and 11/03 may also be good, I just have not tested them and I haven't seen anyone else report on them.

It takes me at least 24 hours to report on a new build. Every time I think a build is really good and say so, same day, often by day 2 the problems show up. So I can tell you right now that Nightly Build 11/01 is a good, solid build with no known serious issues. It is on the server so if you want a build that I can say is good for me, there you have it on the download page or OTA on the phone. Since you will go clean, get it from CyanogenMod Spyder Downloads and grab a fresh set of pa-gaps,

Mini-Modular Package

suggested

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That's it. Delete/Recreate rom slot. Set partition sizes to:

System: 700 Mb

Data: 2,000 Mb

Cache: 300 Mb

My "Updating Apps screen" shows 197 apps. If you dare to use more than that, maybe set Data to 2,500 Mb, but you shouldn't need it, keep the extra space for internal storage. System is fine at 700 Mb, go to 800Mb if you install the Google Play Services zip or maybe alternative kernels. I suggest you do not and only flash cm11 and pa-gapps since you are having issues and need to keep things simple and clean.

Flash only cm11 and "add another zip" to flash pa-gapps package at the same time. No need to wipe if you have deleted/recreated rom slot 1, or whatever slot you are using. If using stock slot, you cannot change partition sizes and would have to wipe Dalvik and Cache partitions before and after flashing. Recommend you keep stock JB rom for Stock and install cm11 on rom slot 1. Reboot to system when done flashing and finish the Setup Wizard. Go quickly to Play Store and stop Automatic Updates, reboot to recovery, and save this fresh install NOW so you do not have to do this again. Name this backup "Base" or any simple word to let you know this is a fresh, clean install, prior to customization.

That's it man. Boot back to cm11, go to Play Store, tap menu, then "My Apps", and try reinstalling some. If it goes well, reinstall the stuff you need but don't go "All Out" just yet. Test to make sure stable, if all good, make SS backup #2. Get modules installed, setup launcher, make SS backup #3. Setup desktop, make nice, test, if good, make SS backup #4. And you are on your way.

Yes, a lot of backups in this plan. But you have issues. With 4 separate backup points to restore, you can "back up" if something is not right and need not start over again. Once up and running, satisfied with device, make final ss backup. Move most of the 1-4 backups to PC. Keep the #1 Base install as that is your fresh starting point.

Always make a Safe Strap Backup before you try a new build! I always do this because I have no idea of what will really happen when I get that update installed. What if black screens come back? I am not screwed because I can restore the previous backup. You can move to PC and/or delete older backups that you won't need anymore because with a backup at every update, you will get a lot of them. But they are your insurance policy. It doesn't cost anything but a bit of extra effort prior to updating by OTA. I use OTA almost every update. It is there, it is working, it is safe, and it is the designed method to update CM roms. But, you are an experienced member, do what you are comfortable with. You asked for advice to get out of this performance hole and you got a checklist. It would be a shame to ignore it my friend. ;)

Good luck buddy. Hope to see you on the happy side! :highfive: