So, I have searched all over XDA but still haven't found an answer. Is there any differences between these 3 methods or do they all do the EXACT same thing? Does the "wipe cache partition" wipe the dalvik cache?
Currently running stock 2.1 (1.47.651.1) and would like to do a COMPLETE factory reset and clear all caches before I upgrade to 2.2 OTA. Which one of these methods is the most thorough and complete?
1) settings -> privacy -> "factory data reset"
2) hboot -> "clear storage"
3) recovery -> "wipe data/factory reset"
4) recovery -> "wipe cache partition"
That's entirely uneccesary on a stock update.
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SharkUW said:
That's entirely uneccesary on a stock update.
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You may consider it unnecessary but I would appreciate an answer to my questions.
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You may consider it unnecessary but I would appreciate an answer to my questions.
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Fair enough. Storage will wipe your sdcard iirc. I'm not sure if there's a way to clear the dalvic cache on stock. At least there was some confusion w/ clockwork where people were using it's "factory reset" option and it's version at least doesn't fully wipe that cache, it's separate.
In any case, the OTA is a bunch of patches for the most part. You can even find a text file in it with settings for its scripts to wipe the part that needs wiping.
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Ok, so I've searched and couldnt find an exact answer...
when someone says a "full wipe" - I'm using amon Ra... and if I choose the "wipe data/Factory reset" option is that a "full wipe"?
Or do I need to do that plus wipe data/cache/Dalvik cache?
And another thing, is there something I'm missing about how to search for stuff... It seems I only get good results on a search when I try to post a thread and it does that automatic search thing... what am I missing? Is there a certain way to enter the terms where I'll get better results so I can avoid redundant posts?.... and I know this may sound like a stupid question but just help a fellow out please
My understanding is a full wipe is wiping data/factory reset and wiping data cache/dalvik cache.
This is what I do but with clockwork.
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Just another fyi. When switching between nightlies like cm7 is just wipe caches. If I switch between rom's I do a full wipe.
So far I have had very few issues.
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Ok, thanks... I was having quite a bit of FC's on stuff on MikFroyo 4.5 and was about to do a reflash and wanted to make sure I was wipin everything I should..
Hey guys so I just flashed this rom on to my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1175842
It looks amazing, but how do I get it to work without all the force closes?
Nils says this in the thread:
"If you choose to flash over without a wipe and have lags, FC's, things missing, or things just don't work right then flash again with a complete wipe"
What does he mean by a complete wipe? and how do I do this? Thanks everyone!
Use Rom manager(found in market) boot into recovery. You will see 2 wipe options Data and cache partition. Wipe both 3 times each. Still in recovery click on advanced. Wipe dalvick cache 3 times. Then install rom.
Full wipe
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MagnaCore said:
Use Rom manager(found in market) boot into recovery. You will see 2 wipe options Data and cache partition. Wipe both 3 times each. Still in recovery click on advanced. Wipe dalvick cache 3 times. Then install rom.
Full wipe
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You don't need to wipe each thing 3 times; it's the same code executing, so once is perfectly fine.
anyway, like MagnaCore said, a full wipe is:
Factory Reset
Wipe Data/Cache partition
go to advanced
wipe system
wipe data
wipe dalvik cache
I think that's where they're located; can't remember 100% for sure tho.
I'd do what the poster above me said, and /system is actually in the "mounts and storage" menu in recovery.
Ah that's right couldn't remember where it was for sure. Thanks for the correction.
No problem. Always a good thing to remember to wipe,since it isn't covered by the wipe data/factory reset option. IMO it's better to be more thorough with WHAT you're wiping as opposed to doing it multiple times..
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No problem. Always a good thing to remember to wipe,since it isn't covered by the wipe data/factory reset option. IMO it's better to be more thorough with WHAT you're wiping as opposed to doing it multiple times..
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Exactly.
I usually do the factory reset, wipe data/cache, go to mounts, wipe system/data/cache again, and then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache; just to make sure I got everything.
Bmw, you have .92 hboot, yes? You'll find force closes with this if not.
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I was recently on TDJ's Darkside Rom. I decided to flash the Infamous Resurrection. I followed the instructions Wipe Flash etc. However when I rebooted almost all of my apps are still there and then they start force closing like CRAAAAZY. I know I can go and "fix permissions" however I want a FULL CLEAN INSTALL. The other rom was giving me weird issues and I am ready for something else. I use TWRP. What's up? How can I do a system wipe and cache wipe and still have most of my apps? This doesn't seem right. How can I fix this? Thanks sincerely for any help given .
You need to write your data, or "factory reset", because your apps and stuff are kept in the data partition, not the system partition. Just do the factory reset, wipe system, cache, and dalvik, and then flash again.
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arcblade851 said:
You need to write your data, or "factory reset", because your apps and stuff are kept in the data partition, not the system partition. Just do the factory reset, wipe system, cache, and dalvik, and then flash again.
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This absolutely worked ! Thanks so much!
Hey all im about to trade my s3 for an iphone 5 and trade it back for an htc one going to leave the s3 and just had a question I'd like to wipe not my sdcard but my internal storage and if i do so will it loose root?cwm? Or is it safe to do it via cwm?
Im just looking to get everything to look as stock as possible whitout having to odin so ill be flashing the wicked v10 rom lets say and after that if i wipe my internal storage and reboot i should be fine right ?
Thanks.
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Hey all im about to trade my s3 for an iphone 5 and trade it back for an htc one going to leave the s3 and just had a question I'd like to wipe not my sdcard but my internal storage and if i do so will it loose root?cwm? Or is it safe to do it via cwm?
Im just looking to get everything to look as stock as possible whitout having to odin so ill be flashing the wicked v10 rom lets say and after that if i wipe my internal storage and reboot i should be fine right ?
Thanks.
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Factory reset to remove user data. Will wipe intsd if on stock recovery.
Use Odin to return to stock. This won't wipe data.
Your question could be worded better, I think. Did I answer your question? Not entirely sure what you're asking.
In CWM:
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Wipe data factory reset
While in Cwm:
Go to mounts and storage
Format data and /data/media (/sdcard)
Flash rom
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Doing those steps will completly wipe the internal storage and when you boot the phone up everything will be as if you just unboxed the phone and started using it for the first time.
You can double check after flashing the rom, reboot device and skip all of the options in the setup wizard, then go to settings> storage and see how much memory is available.
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Factory reset to remove user data. Will wipe intsd if on stock recovery.
Use Odin to return to stock. This won't wipe data.
Your question could be worded better, I think. Did I answer your question? Not entirely sure what you're asking.
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I basically wanted to wipe every content of my phone as if it was newly bought whitout using odin and instead just leave cwm and a custom rom...
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In CWM:
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Wipe data factory reset
While in Cwm:
Go to mounts and storage
Format data and /data/media (/sdcard)
Flash rom
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Doing those steps will completly wipe the internal storage and when you boot the phone up everything will be as if you just unboxed the phone and started using it for the first time.
You can double check after flashing the rom, reboot device and skip all of the options in the setup wizard, then go to settings> storage and see how much memory is available.
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Will try thanks alot
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May leave a dirty trace if not done properly. Wipe a few times to be sure.
Hayzie said:
May leave a dirty trace if not done properly. Wipe a few times to be sure.
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Thats why you double check, by going to settings> storage afterwards.
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Also if you do double check by going to settings> storage, afterwards just boot into recovery and wipe data/factory reset, wiping cache and dalvik cache is optional.
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I noticed that in CWM, under mounts and storage, under "format /system", there is a menu option to "format /factory". What is that? Is there a "/factory" partition? Or is that just the same as factory reset? How would that be different than the "wipe data/factory reset" option from the main menu?
Thanks.
orangecream said:
I noticed that in CWM, under mounts and storage, under "format /system", there is a menu option to "format /factory". What is that? Is there a "/factory" partition? Or is that just the same as factory reset? How would that be different than the "wipe data/factory reset" option from the main menu?
Thanks.
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Its not the same as a data wipe. It contains an efs folder with you IMEI so do not delete it. i dont know why it is there. I also dont exactly know what it is.
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orangecream said:
I noticed that in CWM, under mounts and storage, under "format /system", there is a menu option to "format /factory". What is that? Is there a "/factory" partition? Or is that just the same as factory reset? How would that be different than the "wipe data/factory reset" option from the main menu?
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From what I know, it wipes your IMEI, leaving you with no calling capability. YOU'LL REGRET IF YOU DO THAT.
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From what I know, it wipes your IMEI, leaving you with no calling capability. YOU'LL REGRET IF YOU DO THAT.
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OMG, thanks for the warning. I was getting an itchy trigger finger and was thinking about wiping everything out, including that. LOL