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[Q] Factory Reset ?

Hey guys i have an random question...
What would happen if i would do a (settings>sd card & storage>) > Factory Reset? to my phone...
will it have any efect on my current radio,s-off,root,etc?

No. Radio, s-off, root will remain.

So it will only revert my phone's rom to Stock?

No, it'll just wipe the data - won't touch the ROM

Got it,tnx

Root Factory Reset?

I rooted and unlocked my HTC one X I want to do a factory reset on it to clear all setting and files. I do not have clockwork installed just the stock rom.
Can I do a factory reset and not brick my phone?

I would assume so, I cant see what bad would come from it

How to do a complete factory reset on a rooted s3?

Ok do I rooted my s3 yesterday using Mr robinson's method not to trip the flashing counter. I'm on stock with the latest update. Stock recovery also. How can I wipe my phone to the factory state but still keep root? If keeping root is not possible, then how can I do a factory reset? I assume the factory reset option in the phone settings won't work. Thanks guys
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rookiegenius said:
Ok do I rooted my s3 yesterday using Mr robinson's method not to trip the flashing counter. I'm on stock with the latest update. Stock recovery also. How can I wipe my phone to the factory state but still keep root? If keeping root is not possible, then how can I do a factory reset? I assume the factory reset option in the phone settings won't work. Thanks guys
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Factory Reset only wipes user data (APPS, messages, etc.), not the system, which is where SU is stored so you can factory reset without losing root. HOWEVER, I myself have never tried it via stock recovery or the option within settings (Though I firmly believe this still holds true). That said, the only way I can tell you to do it and be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you won't lose root is to 1st install a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP [I prefer TWRP]) and then choose the "Wipe Data/Factory Reset) option from within that recovery.
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After I've ODIN'd a rooted stock ROM (Like the one you did to achieve root without tripping flash counter) I have immediately done a factory reset via stock recovery and never lost root. Sorry, I just remembered. Haha. So all you need to do is go into recovery (With phone turned off, hold down the home key + Volume up + Power) and choose the "Factory Reset" option. All it wipes is /data and /cache and like I said, SU is stored in /system so you won't lose root.

jpolidori11 said:
Factory Reset only wipes user data (APPS, messages, etc.), not the system, which is where SU is stored so you can factory reset without losing root. HOWEVER, I myself have never tried it via stock recovery or the option within settings (Though I firmly believe this still holds true). That said, the only way I can tell you to do it and be ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN you won't lose root is to 1st install a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP [I prefer TWRP]) and then choose the "Wipe Data/Factory Reset) option from within that recovery.
*EDIT*
After I've ODIN'd a rooted stock ROM (Like the one you did to achieve root without tripping flash counter) I have immediately done a factory reset via stock recovery and never lost root. Sorry, I just remembered. Haha. So all you need to do is go into recovery (With phone turned off, hold down the home key + Volume up + Power) and choose the "Factory Reset" option. All it wipes is /data and /cache and like I said, SU is stored in /system so you won't lose root.
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Thanks that helps a lot. anyway, have you tried the factory reset option in the phone settings? I suppose it is the same as the factory reset in recovery mode, isn't it? so just to be sure, after doing like you say, everything is wiped except the S.U app that comes with the rooted Stock Rom ?

Factory reset through settings does not remove root, ever. But you will need to reinstall busybox from the market. No big deal
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[Q] Factory reset / data wipe in CWM, will I lose root?

I'm sure this must of been asked before but I couldnt see an answer in my quick google search. I'm away to give my Note 2 to my mum, I want to wipe all data and give her a clean install with bloatware removed. If I use the factory reset / wipe data option in CWM will I lose root access? Is there an alternate way to wipe data and keep root access / custom recovery?

I have factory reset/wipe data from CWM a lot of time......No u don't loose root access, but doing so u just reset ur current rom.....this is my experience.

Thats what I wanted to hear, thanks.

Factory Reset rooted Samsung Note 2 Not turning on
Hi i did a wrong thing without reading stuff, I did a Factory Reset on rooted Samsung Note 2 and its Not turning on now ....Please help urgently as i need to gift to to someone tomorrow

Flash stock rom via odin
Make ur phn in download mode
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Use Philz Recovery... it gives u the option of fixing root before rebooting... for a clean install use odin... it is better to wipe everything and install the rom again... or at least factory reset from within the rom (it could cause some issues)...
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jackURbody said:
I'm sure this must of been asked before but I couldnt see an answer in my quick google search. I'm away to give my Note 2 to my mum, I want to wipe all data and give her a clean install with bloatware removed. If I use the factory reset / wipe data option in CWM will I lose root access? Is there an alternate way to wipe data and keep root access / custom recovery?
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No, If you factory reset you don't loose root, because factory reset only removes your personal data, apps, settings... but not system apps and root binaries.

[Q] About to sell my Unlocked S3, what's best RESET approach?

Hey guys, I just got a Note 3 and I am looking to sell my Galaxy S3. I hadn't used it much but regardless it's obvious I have to do a factory reset so it wipes all my data and also gives the guy I sell it to a fresh phone.
But I've heard resetting an S3 is not as straightforward as it should be. Now the phone is unlocked (does reset remove the unlock?). So there are two resets? Hard reset and soft ware reset? Which one do y'all recommend and how do you do it? Which reset mode will let the new user use it as if it's a new phone?

You can do a wipe from the OS and also a wipe from stock recovery.
The phone will remain unlocked.

audit13 said:
You can do a wipe from the OS and also a wipe from stock recovery.
The phone will remain unlocked.
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Is the OS wipe where you go to settings and select backup and factory reset? Doesn't the OS wipe leave your saved stuff/collected info on the phone?

edo101 said:
Is the OS wipe where you go to settings and select backup and factory reset? Doesn't the OS wipe leave your saved stuff/collected info on the phone?
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It shouldn't. In case it does, that's why I also suggested wiping it from recovery.
To really be safe, you could flash a stock ROM via Odin, depending on the OS that's currently installed.

audit13 said:
It shouldn't. In case it does, that's why I also suggested wiping it from recovery.
To really be safe, you could flash a stock ROM via Odin, depending on the OS that's currently installed.
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I guess recovery is the Hard reset this guy is talking about here?:
http://www.androidpit.com/en/androi...alaxy-S3-Factory-Reset-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S3
If so are those directions:
Settings > Personal > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All.
Correct? I don't wanna flash anything. I bought the phone a week ago, still on stock 4.1.1 lol just a vanilla AT&T unlocked phone