In wipe options it has one that says Wipe SD:ext partition. What does that exactly do, what does it wipe from SD? I don't understand that one.
dont worry. if you didnt manually create an ext partition using the partition sd option then, more than likely, you dont have one. it can be used as external cache basically.
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With the format all zip, do you just nandroid backup, wipe, flash format all zip, then flash new rom?
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There's no need to wipe if you are using the format all zip but it won't hurt anything.
Well no need to wipe, since that is what the zip will do, but you can if you want to.
I don't think the format all zip wipes dalvik cache. At least when I flash it, and it shows what its doing, it says formatting data, formatting boot, formatting system, and formatting cache. Never says dalvik, so i'd at least be sure to additionally wipe dalvik cache.
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Also, if you have your sd card partitioned, I don't think it wipes sd ext.
k2buckley said:
I don't think the format all zip wipes dalvik cache. At least when I flash it, and it shows what its doing, it says formatting data, formatting boot, formatting system, and formatting cache. Never says dalvik, so i'd at least be sure to additionally wipe dalvik cache.
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Dalvik cache is by default in /data. So when it says formatting data, the dalvik is being wiped as well.
I was gonna use this but I have a quick question. I know this wipes data/cache/dalvik but does it wipe the SD also (pictures, backups, downloads, etc) because I would like to use it to do the ussual wipe because I have been having some problems that I believe are due to cwm not wiping right but I don't want to lose all the data on my SD.
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NO wipe formats he SD card. The only way to format the SD card from the phone is to go to menu-settings-sd-format
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Ok thanks. I just saw the words "format all" and figured better be safe than sorry
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Then why after using Calkulin's last night my video, music and apps folder are gone!
If they were on the internal memory, they were wiped because they fall under the /data part of factory. If it was on the sd card, it shouldn't have been wiped.
the reason ur having problems is because your using cwm, switch to Amon_RA and you won't have those wipe problems.
teh roxxorz said:
If they were on the internal memory, they were wiped because they fall under the /data part of factory. If it was on the sd card, it shouldn't have been wiped.
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They were on the sd card..over 3GB of files. It didn't wipe anything else as I can see. I had folders named apps, musicfolders, video and vx..all gone..surprised it didn't erase my image files. I even searched and saw where people had concerns and everyone stated as you..that it does not touch sd card..
Goth_ said:
the reason ur having problems is because your using cwm, switch to Amon_RA and you won't have those wipe problems.
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I heard that also..I kinda switch back and forth..Amon_RA doesn't seem to be able to flash CM7. BUT, I did use CWM to flash the wipe. Oh boy!
Since no one will answer this on the thread for the ROM;
This is the 1st time I ever did a partition and uses APS2SD, so when a new vewrsion of the ROM, or any ROM with APS2SD built in comes out, what do I NOT wipe with Amon Ra Wipe?
Do I still do a Wipe ALL DATA/Factory Reset like I alwasy?? Or do I wipe everything individually but not SD CARD? OR NOT SD EXT???
Do I need to copy my SD card to my computer, and then reformat and repartition????
One person please answer this question I've asked 14 times......
When you want to flash a new ROM, wipe as usual (data/factory, cache, dalvik cache) but also do "sdext". This will ensure that any apps stored in your partition are also cleared out for a fresh and clean install of your new ROM
And about wiping 'sdcard"... this would resultin losing pics, backups, etc.
Tower, this is SkyRaider requesting a fly-by...
I guess it's weird then that when I wipe all, it doesn't wipe the SD Card, unless it skips that on purpose, which would make sense....
Thanks!
Good to know
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HipKat said:
I guess it's weird then that when I wipe all, it doesn't wipe the SD Card, unless it skips that on purpose, which would make sense....
Thanks!
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When you select wipe all (in among 2.3) it shouldn't wipe your SD card, but it does include SD ext I believe. If there was no ext3 partition then it would skip that part. I have 2 cards, one is the 8gb card that is not partitioned, and the other is 16gb with ext3 partition. With the card that isn't partitioned, when I select wipe all it will say "skipping g" on the sd ext wipe. With my card that is partitioned, it does not skip that part and it wipes normally.
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THanks, K2...
My fear was that with the EXT Partition, it might wipe the whole card.
I know that sounds a little ridiculous, but ya never know
HipKat said:
THanks, K2...
My fear was that with the EXT Partition, it might wipe the whole card.
I know that sounds a little ridiculous, but ya never know
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No problem man. Just be aware, there is an option in amon that WILL wipe out your entire card. the 'wipe sdcard' will wipe it all, gone forever. Just be sure to choose the SDEXT option to format just the partition.
See, that's what had me confused, because when you click wipe all, it looks like all those sub "categories" (Cache, Dalvik, EXT3, etc) get wiped in the process, but apparently, that's not the case
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See, that's what had me confused, because when you click wipe all, it looks like all those sub "categories" (Cache, Dalvik, EXT3, etc) get wiped in the process, but apparently, that's not the case
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The ones you list do indeed get wiped. It wipes EXT3 but not the FAT32 partition where your "normal" data lies. That's definitely how it should be. In fact, I don't even like having that Wipe SDCARD option there. It scares me. Good thing I don't do much wiping while drunk.
bkrodgers said:
The ones you list do indeed get wiped. It wipes EXT3 but not the FAT32 partition where your "normal" data lies. That's definitely how it should be. In fact, I don't even like having that Wipe SDCARD option there. It scares me. Good thing I don't do much wiping while drunk.
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Agreed... just seeing it there freaks me out
Do I need to wipe the sdcard partition before I flash? Thanks
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1st thing before you do anything: nandroid backup
now you are safe
- if you are upgrading the same rom, then don't wipe the sd partition, otherwise you lose your apps... generally a rom upgrade you can flash straight over the top without wiping anything.
- if you are switching roms, then yes you do a full wipe. make a titanium backup or similar to keep all your apps. then if you're using 4ext recovery there is an option "wipe all partitions except sd card", this formats everything: system/data/cache/sd-ext etc, but not the FAT32 partition of your sd card, where music/photos etc are stored.
As said, DO NOT wipe the sd partition! It's safe to write skill the others because you do have a titanium backup of your apps....
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I flashed route 66 4.3 update via Odin last night, however I would like to do a clean install. How can I wipe the internal memory so I can re-flash via odin? I'm trying to remove all apps etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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There is a script that can be flashed through a custom recovery that will completely wipe your internal memory clean. I have it on my S3. I'm on my nexus 5 now so I don't have access to it right now. If someone doesn't have a better suggestion I'll share it with you when I can.
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Go into recovery and format /Data. If you are on TWRP, there should be an Erase Internal in the Wipe settings. Not sure about Clockwork.
Boot to recovery.
Wipe /Cache
Wipe /Dalvik-Cache
Factory Reset.
Format /System
Format /Data
Profit!!!
In recovery Format Data =/= Wipe Data
Format is erasing your internal
Wipe is wiping your app data.
Edit: If you want to flash what Jorge said above, just search for XquiziT's Superwipe and you might be able to find it.
superwipe doesn't work, i get an error and reboots back into 4.3
Woody said:
Go into recovery and format /Data. If you are on TWRP, there should be an Erase Internal in the Wipe settings. Not sure about Clockwork.
Boot to recovery.
Wipe /Cache
Wipe /Dalvik-Cache
Factory Reset.
Format /System
Format /Data
Profit!!!
In recovery Format Data =/= Wipe Data
Format is erasing your internal
Wipe is wiping your app data.
Edit: If you want to flash what Jorge said above, just search for XquiziT's Superwipe and you might be able to find it.
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Guess you'll have to do it the long way then per the instructions above. Let us know how it goes.
Will definitely give it a shot when I have more time! Thank for the help
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