Need cache and dalvik format.zip - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Lately having trouble flashing kernels is there a .zip I can download that delete cache and dalvik. Make sure its deleted.
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id like this as well

Is it that hard to just wipe both in recovery? It's like 2-3 extra steps.

Not if you have my problem with bootloop and both recoverys don't seem to the trick.
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culua said:
Not if you have my problem with bootloop and both recoverys don't seem to the trick.
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Have you tried wipe-flash-wipe. Someone else suggested it and it may help you out.

culua said:
Not if you have my problem with bootloop and both recoverys don't seem to the trick.
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Both the format all zip and wipe in recovery perform the exact same function using the same commands. Only difference once formats all 3 or 4 items at once, while in recovery you need to do each individually.
What is the output from the /tmp/recovery.log after you performed said wipes?

Download Kernel Manager Free from the Market. You'll have a choice of kernels to choose from and it will wipe your cache/dalvik automatically and flash your kernel. If you get the Pro version, it will allow you to flash directly from the SD Card if the kernel you want isn't listed in the app. It's been a great app for me and hasn't failed me once.

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[Q] theme flash question????

when i flash a theme do i have to wipe anything or just flash and reboot....im currently using miui rom
no, just flash it.
With miui you use theme manager no need to flash it by recovery... please correct me if wrong...
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erik077 said:
With miui you use theme manager no need to flash it by recovery... please correct me if wrong...
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its a zip file and i tried to go thru the manager like i did my elite hd theme but it didnt work..
Older miui version have issues with theme manager. I tried 3 and worked only on one of them (beleive last pne but not sure). Theme must be .tmz or .tzm -,not zip and does NOT install with flashing like sense.
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i got it to work.....I appreciate the help!!
Just for future reference, it never hurts to clear your cache or dalvik. I do it whenever I flash anything...or sometimes just because it's been a month since I have rebooted.
is there any benefit to clearing your cache or dalvik after deleting anything from the sdcard?
or should this be done regularly?
Just curious.
Thanks.
hddwiper said:
is there any benefit to clearing your cache or dalvik after deleting anything from the sdcard?
or should this be done regularly?
Just curious.
Thanks.
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Here's the way I think of it...some flashable things require it (and usually say somewhere), but you don't HAVE to do it if your phone is operating normal, and your not flashing anything...BUT, it never hurts to...and the rest is me just being anal.

where is the infamous darkside superwipe download??????????????????

?????
I searched all over
You just didn't use enough question marks.
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Download.
now.
please..? anyone??? wtf is this community about? sarcasm and hidden vital files?
OptimusCrack said:
please..? anyone??? wtf is this community about? sarcasm and hidden vital files?
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What recovery are you on?
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Vital? You don't need a super wipe. And you only need the cache wipe if you're using CWM5. If you don't know how to properly wipe..
1. Wipe Factory data reset
2. Wipe cache
3. go into mounts and storage
4. Wipe system
5. Wipe data
6. Wipe cache
7. Go to advanced
8. Wipe dalvik cache
Simple eh? Is this your first device? Super wipe scripts are very uncommon. Better that you learn how to do it the old fashion way for your next handset than rely on a shortcut.
But... if you insist. Google the derek jay source forge. Its in there in dark side tools. There's a reason he discontinued them.
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What he said.. I recommend upgrading to the newest cwm or twrp recoveries if you haven't done so yet.. The superwipe scripts are not needed on them
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Well I guess the Koodo version of this phone is **** because Ive done a factory wipe twice and wiped the system partition twice then wiped cache and dalvik twice each then flashed PA ROM and CM10 and neither of them will go past bootloop, but hey aokp works fine except for random reboots and rare sod's.
Just saying, I know what Im doing btw guy
and yes 5.0.2.6 cwm
OptimusCrack said:
Well I guess the Koodo version of this phone is **** because Ive done a factory wipe twice and wiped the system partition twice then wiped cache and dalvik twice each then flashed PA ROM and CM10 and neither of them will go past bootloop, but hey aokp works fine except for random reboots and rare sod's.
Just saying, I know what Im doing btw guy
and yes 5.0.2.6 cwm
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Upgrade recoveries..
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That guys sarcasm made me defensive
Could you kindly inform me of how to do that
Thederekjay has move on, and he has removed the link to his creation "superwipe" ,development of the superwipe is discontinued. If you really need a copy of it, you can PM him (nicely).
OptimusCrack said:
That guys sarcasm made me defensive
Could you kindly inform me of how to do that
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I understand that but don't take it so personal.. CWM 6+ is in the development section or flash twrp all your bootloop problems should be gone!
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Ive always been a CWM guy.. but TRWPs wipe is much more convenient. All wipe options are on the same screen and they work pretty quick. There's a flashable zip somewhere in the twrp thread. Flashing it through goomanager is a pain. Also how exactly are you wiping? The only way I know to get a boot loop is to wipe your cache and dalvik after flashing the ROM or you're on CWM 5.0.2.7.
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Ive always been a CWM guy.. but TRWPs wipe is much more convenient. All wipe options are on the same screen and they work pretty quick. There's a flashable zip somewhere in the twrp thread. Flashing it through goomanager is a pain. Also how exactly are you wiping? The only way I know to get a boot loop is to wipe your cache and dalvik after flashing the ROM or you're on CWM 5.0.2.7.
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I don't trust goo manager for flashing and I also don't trust rom manager.. Flashing with either of them has never worked right for me.. Better to do it in recovery!
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That guys sarcasm made me defensive
Could you kindly inform me of how to do that
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My bad, I didn't know you were a sensitive chick.
So I went to the Google.com, it's this private website, and typed in "Darkside super wipe" and the first link that came up was this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955
There's a download link.
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RTFOP said:
My bad, I didn't know you were a sensitive chick.
So I went to the Google.com, it's this private website, and typed in "Darkside super wipe" and the first link that came up was this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955
There's a download link.
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Lmfao..
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I also recommend switching over to TWRP, there is a sticky in the android development section for this phone including a link for download and instructions for flashing it.
dsg32 said:
I also recommend switching over to TWRP, there is a sticky in the android development section for this phone including a link for download and instructions for flashing it.
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+1 I switched to TWRP and never looked back.
Rtfop, well write it down
Aaanyways I was about 3 letters and the enter button away from switching to twrp when I wondered what will happen to my old restores, I need one
OptimusCrack said:
Rtfop, well write it down
Aaanyways I was about 3 letters and the enter button away from switching to twrp when I wondered what will happen to my old restores, I need one
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Unfortunately cwm restores do not work with twrp.. That may be a deciding factor in which recovery you use..
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[HOW-TO] Proper method to flash a ROM

First off if you're on ANY recovery that isn't CWM 5.0.2.7 you DO NOT NEED TDJS SUPER WIPE OR CACHE WIPE SCRIPTS!!!! Seriously stop flashing these people you're filling up threads with problems caused by both of these scripts and bad flashing methods. Here's how to PROPERLY flash a ROM..
If on CWM 6.0.x.x
1. Wipe factory data/reset
2. Wipe cache
3. Go into mounts and storage
4. Format /system
5. Format /data
6. Format /cache
7. Enter advanced
8. Wipe dalvik
9. Flash ROM then gapps
10. Reboot and let the ROM settle for 5-10 minutes if flashing TW ROMs, this step is unnecessary for AOSP based ROMs.
11. (Optional) if flashing a new radio flash AFTER the ROM has been initially booted for the first time. No wipes are necessary when flashing a new radio but it HAS to be flashed after the ROM is loaded and settled in. Flashing a radio first and then a ROM has caused issues like the phone not even recognizing there is a network for it. ( phone remains in emergency mode )
If you're on a Cyanogenmod nightly a full wipe IS NOT REQUIRED. The proper method of dirty flashing is just wiping cache, ( NOT FORMAT CACHE IN MOUNTS & STORAGE )
wiping dalvik and flashing your ROM. Simple as that.
If using TWRP 2.2+ the steps are essentially the same or use TDJs wipe scripts. They work perfectly fine with TWRP. Feel free to wipe 2x or even 3x if it makes you feel safer about your installation.
And THAT'S IT. People are cluttering up threads with issues than can totally be avoided by flashing the right way. I hope this helps some of you iron out these insane tiny quirks I keep reading about.
Happy flashing folks.
EDIT:
I forgot to note.. if you're still using one of TDJs roms or any other rom that automatically wipes with TDJs SUPER CACHE WIPE, do NOT use any other recoveries other than CWM 5.0.2.7 or TWRP 2.2+. With any other recovery such as CWM 6.0.x.x+, the wipe script breaks the roms ability to reboot properly and the only way to solve this is to use TDJs CACHE WIPE which in turn breaks your recoveries ability to work properly.
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Thanks man this was needed. Yes threads get filled with this so often. I dirty flash like you mentioned accept I format system first. I also clean flash like you mentioned but never formatted cache and dalvik just system. That's good to know. Thanks
But I will add those new steps. I format system when dirty flashing because on the cm10 Site they mentioned that.
Again thanks
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I edited OP with a little bit more information for safer flashing.
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Sad we need to keep telling people how to flash. If you are not sure what you are doing I think you should be very careful before you destroy your expensive toy. Everyone should have an idea on how to flash and restore from a bad flash before they even root. Also as my sig says let Google be your friend people if you run into issues instead of running to a thread and clogging it up...
Thanks for post and this is a bump to keep it on page 1 and hopefully more people will notice it.
So I messed up and used the darkside scripts with 6.0.1.4 and I can't get my phone to boot, like you mentioned. It also destroyed the recovery, does nothing at all. What can I do, if anything, to fix?
Goofy317 said:
So I messed up and used the darkside scripts with 6.0.1.4 and I can't get my phone to boot, like you mentioned. It also destroyed the recovery, does nothing at all. What can I do, if anything, to fix?
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Can you boot into recovery at all? If you can.. download the TWRP 2.2.2.0 zip in its thread and flash it. Its going to hang in the install process but should say twrp has been installed. At that point reset your phone by holding the power button. As soon as you feel the phone vibrate hold down both volume buttons and you should boot into TWRP recovery.
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I have been using the darkside wipe! It has been working great. I don't think that it will brick my phone or anything.....
tickerman said:
I have been using the darkside wipe! It has been working great. I don't think that it will brick my phone or anything.....
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Darkside superwipe will only mess your ROMs ability to reboot on touchwiz ROMs. The only way to fix this is flashing the darkside cache wipe which WILL break clockwork mod 6.0.1.4 like the user above. Point is.. don't use either scripts at all on CWM. Wipe the old fashioned way.
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tickerman said:
I have been using the darkside wipe! It has been working great. I don't think that it will brick my phone or anything.....
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I agree. even after switching to twrp I still find the script useful. But op warning about using script with cwm version 6xxx might be true. I have issue with boot when i was on cwm 6 and i had to Odin cwm 5.0.2.7 again to get into recovery menu.
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Thanks, always forgot the formatting steps
ultratt said:
Thanks, always forgot the formatting steps
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Never forget those! Those completely format your partitions.. like formatting a hard drive before you install Windows.
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RushAOZ said:
Never forget those! Those completely format your partitions.. like formatting a hard drive before you install Windows.
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Thanks for the guide. One question, how do you format partitions on TWRP? Do you need to?
Davy Jones said:
Thanks for the guide. One question, how do you format partitions on TWRP? Do you need to?
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Luckily enough, TWRP does this in the wipe section already when you hit system, cache and dalvik. Its an awesome and well thought out recovery!
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RushAOZ said:
Luckily enough, TWRP does this in the wipe section already when you hit system, cache and dalvik. Its an awesome and well thought out recovery!
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Oh cool, I was already really liking TWRP and this makes it even better.
This thread should be a sticky.
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This thread should be a sticky.
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Agree.
Sub'n.
I just followed this and it answers many questions. I have great luck with CWR 5.0.2.7 and the darkside scripts. Everytime I had an issue, I would run the darkside cache script and all was fixed.
Now, since I upgraded CWR, I have had issues installing ROMS, bad recovery installs, etc. Just as you mentioned.
Got a new phone today. Flashed an odin CWR (didn't know the version). It turned out to be an older touch version. I CWR flashed the latest Sk8's recovery. I then followed your instructions. Installed JB ROM and Gapps and it was a success. Not boot loop.
Questions: What do I do if I want to wipe cache and dalvik or fix permissions in the future? What radio is recommended with the latest JB nightly?
apicia said:
Agree.
Sub'n.
I just followed this and it answers many questions. I have great luck with CWR 5.0.2.7 and the darkside scripts. Everytime I had an issue, I would run the darkside cache script and all was fixed.
Now, since I upgraded CWR, I have had issues installing ROMS, bad recovery installs, etc. Just as you mentioned.
Got a new phone today. Flashed an odin CWR (didn't know the version). It turned out to be an older touch version. I CWR flashed the latest Sk8's recovery. I then followed your instructions. Installed JB ROM and Gapps and it was a success. Not boot loop.
Questions: What do I do if I want to wipe cache and dalvik or fix permissions in the future? What radio is recommended with the latest JB nightly?
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Just go into CWM and wipe cache in the main menu and dalvik in the advanced menu. To be honest though you don't need to do this whatsoever. Only when dirty flashing a new nightly. In my experience atleast lol as far as gapps go..
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
These should work just fine
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Bump fer new users yo
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[GUIDE][ROM FLASHING][WALK THRU] Easy to do! All Questions Welcome!

This will help anyone who keeps having flashing issues.
More detailed instructions in my GUIDE!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
THIS IS ONE QUICK/SIMPLE ERROR FREE ROM FLASHING PROCEDURE
This should eliminate a few posts saying, stuck in download mode, stuck at logo. just vibrates and them MANY other issues that somehow, everyone seems to find.
Here is my quick rom flashing process I use ALWAYS (yes always)
THINGS YOU NEED ON extSDCARD
1. Extra kernels (2 or 3 you know works for your device)
2. Optional: 2 recoveries that can be flashed (I use CWM & TWRP)
3. Optional: apps.zip (a zip created from Titantium BU, containing Root Explorer, TU Backup, Quickpic, ES File Explorer and Terminal Emulator)
Flashing the rom: TOUCHWIZ/AOSP ROMS
1. Backup current rom (to the extsdcard)
2. Complete wipe, (I do complete, some people do not) Complete = No Issues [FACTORY RESET + CLEAR CACHE + CLEAR DALVIK CACHE + CLEAR DATA]
3. Flash the rom
4. Flash the kernel (your device kernel) (I know some roms have their own kernel) this is where your problems start.
AGAIN: FLASH YOUR KERNEL, you KNOW it works. 1 more time FLASH YOUR KERNEL. (you can experiment with other kernels after you boot)
AOSP ROMS - require you to flash gapps before you boot. [This is not required for TouchWiz roms]
5. Boot the rom.
FINISHED!!!! SUCCESS!!!
Total time to flash a rom:
7-10min
Errors - NONE
This goes for every rom in my guide.
TIPS:
This flash procedure is for Touchwiz Roms, if you are flashing AOSP roms, you must flash the gapps package associated with the rom you are flashing.
**** SGH-I337M Users: Often requires flashing a different kernel than the one included in most ATT ROMS. Any GT-i9505 kernel will work and Adam kernel and Faux kernel are both confirmed working for us Canadian users.
Note: Flash KERNEL directly after ROM then reboot device.
[Special thanks to blyndfyre for this helpful tip].
The extra recovery I flash if a rom does not like the recovery I am using.
Yes, you can flash recoveries back and forth.
Apps.zip I flash after the rom is up & running. This I use to get the rom setup (like root explorer and others needed)
I am in no way responsible for anything that may do damage to any device - Use these tips at your own risk - period!
If you found this useful in any way, please hit the THANKS button for my effort.
You're forgetting to wipe Cache a D Dalvik Cache after you flash everything and to Fix Permissions at the end.
But, thanks for the guide
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kevinrubio1 said:
You're forgetting to wipe Cache a D Dalvik Cache after you flash everything and to Fix Permissions at the end.
But, thanks for the guide
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Lol. That's so unnecessary. Fixing permissions after you flash a ROM does absolutely nothing. You only fix permissions with mods or apps that you're flashing.
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That is what I use, no need to make chages to something I KNOW works, this is a simple flash procedure. No need to make it anymore complicated than it is not.
that make sense?
tikay00 said:
Lol. That's so unnecessary. Fixing permissions after you flash a ROM does absolutely nothing. You only fix permissions with mods or apps that you're flashing.
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Absolutely correct.
Thanks, for clearing that up.
(out of thanks for today)
I will try an catch you later on.
kevinrubio1 said:
You're forgetting to wipe Cache a D Dalvik Cache after you flash everything and to Fix Permissions at the end.
But, thanks for the guide
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You are welcome, and if you master this, you can flash ANY ROM, I know, I have done to many over the years.
tikay00 said:
Lol. That's so unnecessary. Fixing permissions after you flash a ROM does absolutely nothing. You only fix permissions with mods or apps that you're flashing.
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TheAxman said:
That is what I use, no need to make chages to something I KNOW works, this is a simple flash procedure. No need to make it anymore complicated than it is not.
that make sense?
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Doing what I said is for an even safer procedure. It won't harm from wiping cache or Dalvik
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Complete wipe, means all of the above.
TheAxman said:
Complete wipe, means all of the above.
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In your OP you did not include what to wipe, that would be helpful
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TheAxman said:
Absolutely correct.
Thanks, for clearing that up.
(out of thanks for today)
I will try an catch you later on.
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I got ya.
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Should be the easiest thing you have done yet.
[updated op]
Hmm so everyone is a now a Oriental Flash Master from the far East now huh?
[updated: 07-12-2013]
thanks
good solutions!!!

(Q) wiping and recovery

When I wipe system cache and dalvik and then format system... I still have the previous wallpaper I had from the previous rom.... is there something im doing wrong? I also get a (e) unknown path for volume when I select to wipe dalvik?
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cryptic3 said:
When I wipe system cache and dalvik and then format system... I still have the previous wallpaper I had from the previous rom.... is there something im doing wrong? I also get a (e) unknown path for volume when I select to wipe dalvik?
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What is the entire process you are doing?
Are you wiping the system partition then installing a different ROm, without wiping data?
If so that explains it. The wallpaper is user data. So if you, for example, wipe the system parition of CM10 and install SlimBean which is based on CM10, the system will still look for the wallpaper in the same place. It will find your previous user data, and the wallpaper you had before will show up again.
However...don't do that. You're begging for problems. Not 'bricked phone' problems. But force closes and other settings conflicts from where the 2 roms arent' perfectly compatible.
This is my process for flashing a new rom
Step 1 reboot into recovery
Step 2 wipe system data
Step 3 wipe cache
Step 4 wipe dalvik
Step 5 format system
Step 6 flash rom
Am I doing it all wrong?
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Perhaps the default wallpaper is the same on both roms lol?
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dynospectrum said:
Perhaps the default wallpaper is the same on both roms lol?
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From GE clean rom to Alpha 10 R2?
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I also formatted my internal sd card if that matters
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That's pretty strange. What recovery? Maybe try a different recovery or ODIN back to stock and start "fresh".
Not GS4 related but on my old GS2, TWRP would not wipe no matter what I did till I use a Superwipe script.
If you formatted your internal SD card, you shouldn't have any problems. What is the wallpaper that you see on both ROMs? Is it a wallpaper you downloaded? If so, where is it located? What recovery are you using? All this information should have been mentioned in your original post.
dynospectrum said:
If you formatted your internal SD card, you shouldn't have any problems. What is the wallpaper that you see on both ROMs? Is it a wallpaper you downloaded? If so, where is it located? What recovery are you using? All this information should have been mentioned in your original post.
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Sorry I know better and should have posted in my op I was on the latest cwm then I went to the latest twrp to see if that changed anything and I downloaded the wallpaper off of zedge and set it as my home screen through zedge... im not sure where the wallpaper will be located perhaps my extsd
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Does google backup and restore service also wrap in wallpapers?
baseballfanz said:
That's I've never had ANY issues with flashing my roms . Never had residual files or wallpaper left over. I use cwm touch recovery as I seemed to have Some issues with Twrp. Here are the EXACT steps I take EVERY time I flash a rom. First in recovery I wipe data factory reset, then I wipe cash and dalvik cash, then I install rom from external sd card. After those steps I reboot and I've ALWAYS been good to go. These are the ONLY steps I take when flashing my roms. Ive had several different rooted devices and have ALWAYS followed these simple steps. I have a 64 gig sd card and everything is perfect with it. Only time I formatted it was at first instalation. Never had any issues. I've been doing it this way for years. Wipe data factory reset,wipe cash and dalvik, install from external sd card, reboot. I know some might have different ways but ive ALWAYS been successful with this method. You might want to try just these four steps and see if your issue still persists. This way has ALWAYS worked perfectly for me. It wouldn't hurt to give it a try. So only wipe data factory reset then wipe cash then wipe dalvik cash then install zip from external sd card and reboot. See how that works out for you. It should solve your issue. I really hope this helps. Best wishes. World's perfectly for me EVERY time.
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cryptic3 said:
Sorry I know better and should have posted in my op I was on the latest cwm then I went to the latest twrp to see if that changed anything and I downloaded the wallpaper off of zedge and set it as my home screen through zedge... im not sure where the wallpaper will be located perhaps my extsd
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Zedge saves to /sdcard/zedge. Backup your wallpaper to external, then (using CWM or Philz)
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
format system
format sd card
wipe dalvik cache
Then flash your ROM. Backup anything you want to save on internal SD to external SD prior to formatting sdcard.
cryptic3 said:
This is my process for flashing a new rom
Step 1 reboot into recovery
Step 2 wipe system data
Step 3 wipe cache
Step 4 wipe dalvik
Step 5 format system
Step 6 flash rom
Am I doing it all wrong?
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I'm not seeing you wipe user data at any point in this process.
Unless you mean the data partition when you say 'system data'.
Do this...
reboot to recovery
wipe and/or format...in one single step...system, data, dalvik, cache
flash new rom and any add ons (kernel, gapps, etc)
reboot
If the old wallpaper is sitll there then you've got a phone that's possessed by a poltergeist. Call the Ghostbusters.
Even with that Zedge app that you used to install your wallpaper, that shouldn't be showing up on first boot of a new ROM becaus ethe new ROM won't be looking for the Zedge app data until you install that app.
Skipjacks said:
If the old wallpaper is sitll there then you've got a phone that's possessed by a poltergeist. Call the Ghostbusters.
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Now I really want to see this wallpaper.
Skipjacks said:
I'm not seeing you wipe user data at any point in this process.
Unless you mean the data partition when you say 'system data'.
Do this...
reboot to recovery
wipe and/or format...in one single step...system, data, dalvik, cache
flash new rom and any add ons (kernel, gapps, etc)
reboot
If the old wallpaper is sitll there then you've got a phone that's possessed by a poltergeist. Call the Ghostbusters.
Even with that Zedge app that you used to install your wallpaper, that shouldn't be showing up on first boot of a new ROM becaus ethe new ROM won't be looking for the Zedge app data until you install that app.
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Going to do exactly as you say and then Im going to screen shot it with a completely different rom
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Ok so I realized whats giving me the same wallpaper.... I feel so stupid but I figured it out....... google backup. When I didnt sign in no punisher re-wiped then flashed. Then sign in... punisher shows up
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cryptic3 said:
Ok so I realized whats giving me the same wallpaper.... I feel so stupid but I figured it out....... google backup. When I didnt sign in no punisher re-wiped then flashed. Then sign in... punisher shows up
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No worries at all. We have all done something like that...most of us have been bewildered by something simple like that many many times.
Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.

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