If you went and wiped cache only, not data, and installed a new rom, would all data remain? What exactly is this cache that nandroid wipes?
I'd like to install a rom for a friend but dont want to completley wipe his phone. I just want to install the virtuous rom, which is basically the stock 2.2 update rom and would like to keep all his data on the phone. would just wiping the cache work? I know some people just install without wiping but would wiping cache help?
And I know a wipe is always better, thats what I do on my phone. But its not mine and would like to save his data.
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flashed SRF 1.1.0 a couple days ago (first time rooting and all -- yeehaw!), so this is a n00b question
i know that for that, i had to data data, cache, and dalvik cache
i've also flashed the Vision kernel, which ... seemed like it didn't require wiping data or cache or dalvik cache
i've also flashed an impaled keyboard tweak and that one seemed to require wiping just cache and dalvik cache, but not data (as i recall)
so... i'm just confused, and wondering... when do i know if i need to wipe data, or just cache/dalvik, or none at all?
i just flashed the AOSP screen lock zip .. didn't see any instructions, so i figure wipe cache and dalvik, but not data (didn't want to lose my texts was my thinking)... and i just made that up. and that seemed to work. but i figure if i knew the rules of thumb, i'd feel better like i knew what i was doing
any clues / insights would be super appreciated!!
The only time u wipe:
1.
Data/Cache/Dalvik
For a rom flash that says on the rom thread wipe wipe wipe
2.
Cache/Dalvik
Is mainly when u flash themes its reccomended
3.
As for kernals and other mods unless it says to wipe then you dont need to...
Nice info so far.
After you have done this a while you can start drawing from your brain through osmosis and you will understand: if it doesn't work the way you want....EXPERIMENT.
Sent from Bonsai 7.0.3
the above post is correct, sorta.
anytime u flash something that mods /system its good practice to wipe cache and dalvik cache.
flashing a kernel, u will want to wipe cache/dalvik cache just to be safe. it prevents any sort of incompatibility between kernels.
my 2 cents
Hello all,
I've been having issues with apps force closing even after several full wipes and trying several different roms.
I can't seem to get everything cleared off and I'm assuming some of it is kept on internal memory/storage? I have even tried another SD card. I have not wiped the SD cards though. Could this be the issue?
Is there anything else I can do to fully wipe my EVO 4G?
Thank you,
OB1B
Make sure you are doing data factory reset, wipe dalvik cache, cache, boot, system, data while in vrecovery when you switch roms.
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
You can flash vr-superwipe before you flash a new ROM it will wipe everything for you 3 times, also do all the wipes your self data,system, cache,dalvik cache, boot basically every wipe option in recovery except your sdcard and battery stats.
Here is a link to the wipe all zip if you want it , it also wipes any temp files made by apps that are on your sdcard.
http://www.4shared.com/file/p6mi6ogM/VR_SUPERWIPE.html
Guys I tried searching and only found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147152&highlight=cache+dalvic+wipe
which didn't help me at all
Can someone please explain when to do each of the following?
Reformat
Wipe Data
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
I want to have the cleanest install, so do I do all?
Thanks
I will give thanks to all that help me clarify when to use what in what combination
eyecon82 said:
Guys I tried searching and only found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147152&highlight=cache+dalvic+wipe
which didn't help me at all
Can someone please explain when to do each of the following?
Reformat
Wipe Data
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik
I want to have the cleanest install, so do I do all?
Thanks
I will give thanks to all that help me clarify when to use what in what combination
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yes do all for the cleanest install, I only do this if switching ROMs, or a developer tells you too in his updated thread. Some do it after every update. Basically I just overwrite old ROM with new update, which doesn't erase your data(always wipe dalvik and cache prior to doing this). Wiping data erases everything you've done to the newly installed ROM. Sometimes not doing a clean install even from the same ROM update can cause issues with certain apps that are reading your data. I had this issue with one app last update to jellybomb jb ROM.
Assuming you mean factory reset when u say wipe data. If u actually choose the "wipe data" option it will wipe internal sd.
But yes all 3 should be wiped, however factory reset usually wipes cache and dalvik-cache too. So factory reset by itself should do just fine
Rooted n7100 with cwm installed. Am contemplating on trying some custom roms, but installing new roms usually require wiping data. If I wipe data does it also wipe the nandroid backup I created in the internal sd? Thanks.
siakgayyem said:
Rooted n7100 with cwm installed. Am contemplating on trying some custom roms, but installing new roms usually require wiping data. If I wipe data does it also wipe the nandroid backup I created in the internal sd? Thanks.
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No, it doesn`t mate, only mostly user data. When installing a different rom wipe cache and dalvik cache, wipe data and format system. When upgrading to a newer version of the same rom usualy only wipe cache and dalvik cache unless it is a major upgrade.
Thank you very much.
Hey guys,When I rooted my GS3 I wasn't sure how but kinda stumbled on having it done. When I did it I'm sure I didn't do a factory reset, or wipe the dalvik cache either,is this called a dirty flash? My question is if I want to RE root my phone,can I just simply follow the same procedure even though it's rooted already, and then re flash the WS Rom?..Thanks and please understand this is all new to me so any and all help is greatly appreciated..Phil
There is no need to Reroot. Yea, you did a dirty flash. A clean flash involves wiping cache, dalvik, data, and system. Sometimes it's a good idea to wipe your internal storage as well, copy everything you want off of it and then wipe. I always wipe everything 3 times, just habit. Then flash away!
Thanks, so I can just do a factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, and then re flash my rom? Cool, could this have anything to do with my battery life being bad after this?.. thanks again.
sent from my Wicked GS3
Factory reset isn't enough, you need to wipe data and system as well. As for the battery, anything could be the issue. A clean flash would help.
Update
Update.. I wiped my cache, wiped my dalvik cache, done a factory reset and system wipe ( I guess that's what it's called), and then reflashed the Wicked Sensations Rom, and my phone is operating much smoother. I read that after a new rom flash your battery should be re calibrated so I installed a battery calibrator. I'll post back in a few days with a report on whether or not there is a difference.