So hey I'm gonna flash a new Rom and I wanted to know if it would format my SD?
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Assuming you're rooted with CWM recovery flashed...
Wiping data using recovery will not flash sdcard.
Should you do a factory reset within the OS or explicitly through recovery, only then will it wipe sdcard.
Flashing a ROM on top of what you have (just that) will not wipe SDcard.
Thank you that's a perfect answer.
Send, Finally From Lte Galaxy Nexus
no it wont format your sd
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I'm coming from a nexus one so I'm not sure how this works. If I do a full wipe/factory reset before flashing a new ROM, does it wipe my "sd card" storage? How does one normally do a backup/restore on a device like this?
only wipes sdcard if you do a factory restore from the OS or unlock bootloader initially. wiping from clockwork doesn't wipe the sdcard partition
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Clockwork doesn't wipe your sdcard. No need to worry.
Just got a T999 GS3 today. Already rooted and installed TWRP. I do not have an External SD card, so I will be putting the ROM that I want to flash (CM10 Stable) on internal SD card. But since I have to WIPE everything before I install the Custom ROM, how do I make sure that I don't wipe the custom ROM install zip as well?
Do I just do a WIPE of cache, dalvik cache, and system? And make sure that I do not wipe internal storage?
Or is there something else to this?
Thanks!!
Do a factory reset wipe system then wipe both caches install ROM wipe both caches again and fix permissions you should be good.
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Wipe cache, dalvik, fatory reset..... wont delete yr ROM zip file.
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phositadc said:
Just got a T999 GS3 today. Already rooted and installed TWRP. I do not have an External SD card, so I will be putting the ROM that I want to flash (CM10 Stable) on internal SD card. But since I have to WIPE everything before I install the Custom ROM, how do I make sure that I don't wipe the custom ROM install zip as well?
Do I just do a WIPE of cache, dalvik cache, and system? And make sure that I do not wipe internal storage?
Or is there something else to this?
Thanks!!
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No, there is a seperate option for that.
1. Factory reset
2. Flash ROM and various files
3. reset dalvik cache and cache
4. Reboot
Easy as that
Which method you followed to root? I just got the phone and look ing for the easy way to root. I heard a lot about lost the IMEI so I'm kind of worry
Thanks all. I'm now running CM10 stable and all seems to be well.
saotua said:
Which method you followed to root? I just got the phone and look ing for the easy way to root. I heard a lot about lost the IMEI so I'm kind of worry
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I actually used this method: http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/10/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-on-mac-osx.html. It worked fine and took about 20 seconds. I then used Goo Manager to install TWRP, and then I installed CM10 and Gapps. Whole process took literally about 10 minutes. Wasn't even aware of the IMEI issue prior to rooting. I will have to remember to backup my IMEI sometime today.
I was advised that i needed to update my recovery to twrp from cwm recovery to avoid an issue i got while flashing roms (the contents of my sd card would get pushed down into a subfolder of a newly created set of folders) however when i wiped my phone, as i always used to do with CWM twrp seems to have wiped a lot more, its wiped the existing rom, and all the files on my card, so i cant install a new rom. Basically i only have access to twrp recovery mode, how can i get the rom .zips onto my phone to install them? Id really appreciate any help at all, i had no issues flashing with CWM and i really dont know what to do.
download a rom/gapps and use adb to transfer them to your sdcard.. adb command "adb push file.zip /sdcard/file.zip"..
PS- in twrp wiping data wipes EVERYTHING so when you want to wipe before flashing a rom do a factory reset and DONT wipe data
Khizar said:
download a rom/gapps and use adb to transfer them to your sdcard.. adb command "adb push file.zip /sdcard/file.zip"..
PS- in twrp wiping data wipes EVERYTHING so when you want to wipe before flashing a rom do a factory reset and DONT wipe data
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Thanks for your help, i found a similar problem on another site im halfway through it now, so when i flash roms in twrp i want to do a factory reset? wipe the cache and dalvik cache?
quirkles said:
Thanks for your help, i found a similar problem on another site im halfway through it now, so when i flash roms in twrp i want to do a factory reset? wipe the cache and dalvik cache?
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this is how i flash roms..
1. factory reset
2. wipe system
3. wipe cahce
4. wipe dalvik
5. flash rom
6. flash gapps
7. flash AK kernel
8. reboot
9. wait 10 mins then do another reboot then enjoy :good:
quirkles said:
I was advised that i needed to update my recovery to twrp from cwm recovery to avoid an issue i got while flashing roms (the contents of my sd card would get pushed down into a subfolder of a newly created set of folders) however when i wiped my phone, as i always used to do with CWM twrp seems to have wiped a lot more, its wiped the existing rom, and all the files on my card, so i cant install a new rom. Basically i only have access to twrp recovery mode, how can i get the rom .zips onto my phone to install them? Id really appreciate any help at all, i had no issues flashing with CWM and i really dont know what to do.
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You actually only had to update CWM to the latest version to fix that problem
EddyOS said:
You actually only had to update CWM to the latest version to fix that problem
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eh, what's done is done, if it gives me any trouble ill switch back
Okay, so I have a sprint galaxy s3 which I rooted the way that is shown on this page through odin and clockwork mod. I only rooted just to get tether, but now I want to try a custom rom for the first time and it says I have to wipe cache and reset wipe data (reset factory settings) inside of the bootloader before flashing the rom. My question is, will my backed up copy of recovery which I made last week be erased if it is on the internal memory card as I do not have an external sd card. I just have the 16gb galaxy s3. I ask this in case the rom does not flash properly so I can flash my recovery again and save my phone from being a brick. I have read and it seems to say all of the data in the internal memory will be wiped, so will that wipe my backed up recovery which is inside the clockworkmod folder
acostaae90 said:
Okay, so I have a sprint galaxy s3 which I rooted the way that is shown on this page through odin and clockwork mod. I only rooted just to get tether, but now I want to try a custom rom for the first time and it says I have to wipe cache and reset wipe data (reset factory settings) inside of the bootloader before flashing the rom. My question is, will my backed up copy of recovery which I made last week be erased if it is on the internal memory card as I do not have an external sd card. I just have the 16gb galaxy s3. I ask this in case the rom does not flash properly so I can flash my recovery again and save my phone from being a brick. I have read and it seems to say all of the data in the internal memory will be wiped, so will that wipe my backed up recovery which is inside the clockworkmod folder
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While I don't know the answer to that question I do highly recommend you get an external SD, even like an 8 GB which is what I'm using right now. It acts as a safety net, I keep all my valuables on there in case something does go wrong (nandroids, music, ROMs). Practice safe flashing!
I do know, however, that as long as you simply do a factory reset you do retain your pictures and music, but as for nandroids I am not sure
acostaae90 said:
Okay, so I have a sprint galaxy s3 which I rooted the way that is shown on this page through odin and clockwork mod. I only rooted just to get tether, but now I want to try a custom rom for the first time and it says I have to wipe cache and reset wipe data (reset factory settings) inside of the bootloader before flashing the rom. My question is, will my backed up copy of recovery which I made last week be erased if it is on the internal memory card as I do not have an external sd card. I just have the 16gb galaxy s3. I ask this in case the rom does not flash properly so I can flash my recovery again and save my phone from being a brick. I have read and it seems to say all of the data in the internal memory will be wiped, so will that wipe my backed up recovery which is inside the clockworkmod folder
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Just don't pick format data only factory reset and then wipe your caches and you'll be good to go.....
SPRINT GS3 FAQ
flastnoles11 said:
Just don't pick format data only factory reset and then wipe your caches and you'll be good to go.....
SPRINT GS3 FAQ
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Thanks
Helping my aunt do her phone to add google edition rom 4.2.2 i know how to root and install cwm but I know I need to transfer the rom do I need to transfer it on sd card because wipe data factory reset will delete all internal storage? And using that rom do I need to flash the tmobile kernel?
You need to flash the T-Mobile kernel, if you want to put the ROM on the internal SD card simply flash it first then wipe.
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androiddownloader said:
Helping my aunt do her phone to add google edition rom 4.2.2 i know how to root and install cwm but I know I need to transfer the rom do I need to transfer it on sd card because wipe data factory reset will delete all internal storage? And using that rom do I need to flash the tmobile kernel?
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It doesn't matter whether you put the ROM zip on the external SD card or the internal memory. Before you flash a ROM you want to wipe cache, dalvik, data, and system.. not after. Wiping those partitions won't touch your internal storage; though it is true that if you want a clean slate after flashing the GE4.2.2, you could go through the steps, then wipe internal storage only AFTER the flash.
tonytien said:
You need to flash the T-Mobile kernel, if you want to put the ROM on the internal SD card simply flash it first then wipe.
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It doesn't matter whether you put the ROM zip on the external SD card or the internal memory. Before you flash a ROM you want to wipe cache, dalvik, data, and system.. not after. Wiping those partitions won't touch your internal storage; though it is true that if you want a clean slate after flashing the GE4.2.2, you could go through the steps, then wipe internal storage only AFTER the flash.
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Can you link to me the tmobile kernel I want to make sure I get the right one so I have no problems and
it's only the ge edition 4.2.2 and 4,3 needs tmobile kernel right but the rest don't?
and wipe data factory reset deletes internal right?
So flash first then wipe data factory reset?
Sorry for the excessive questions I'm only used to doing my lg optimus
Download the Rom you want to flash.
If it is not for the SGH M919 (T Mobile S4), you will need to also download ANY SGH-M919 Kernel.
Cut out the middle man and just grab a GE rom from the T Mobile Development Thread.
(I recommend this one):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43635198#post43635198
Throw the rom onto your external SD.
I recommend wiping everything for a clean slate, especially because you are changing everything about the phone, (data, factory reset, caches, internal, system).
This rom specifically gives you a nice little Aroma (or customization) while flashing the rom onto the phone.
Hope this helps.
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Can you link to me the tmobile kernel I want to make sure I get the right one so I have no problems and
it's only the ge edition 4.2.2 and 4,3 needs tmobile kernel right but the rest don't?
and wipe data factory reset deletes internal right?
So flash first then wipe data factory reset?
Sorry for the excessive questions I'm only used to doing my lg optimus
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T-Mobile kernels are in the Original Android Development section here. And no, it's not JUST the 4.2.2 and 4.3 needing TMO kernels; it's ANY Galaxy S4 ROM you flash outside of the T-Mobile development section. Best way to remember, if you download it from the T-Mobile section, no need to flash a kernel. If you download the ROM from any other S4 section, you WILL need a T-Mobile kernel. Also worth noting is that there are kernels for TouchWiz and AOSP/CM. A TouchWiz kernel will not work on AOSP/CM and vice versa. The GE 4.2.2, having the TouchWiz framework, can use any of the TouchWiz kernels here (not AOSP, also useless information if you d/l from the TMO dev section); but I won't comment on what kernels the 4.3 can use as I'm not exactly sure.
And as for what to wipe, it depends on what recovery you're using; I haven't used CWM in almost a year, so if you use CWM my recommendations may be a little off. I've used TWRP ever since it was ported to my previous device, so my directions are from using TWRP; the only time internal storage will be wiped is if you select it from the advanced wipe menu. None of the other options (dalvik cache, system, data, cache) will wipe your internal storage. If you are simply changing between different TouchWiz ROMs, there is no need to wipe data. The data partition should work fine between all TouchWiz ROMs. If I'm switching between TW ROMs, the order I use is to: wipe dalvik, system, and cache at one time; then flash the ROM and, if the ROM isn't for the M919, flash kernel. The only difference in my method when moving from TW to CM or vice versa is that I format data also. I haven't experienced too many problems saving data between ROMs of the same type; i.e. ParanoidAndroid and CM, or different versions of TouchWiz... but if you're moving from a CM variant to a TouchWiz ROM, it's really a good idea to go ahead and wipe your data partition.
And as always, if you experience problems in any ROM you flash, try wiping everything (dalvik, system, data, and cache) and trying from a clean slate. Another thing to keep in mind, if you use TiBu to backup your apps and data, there can be problems if using app data between CM and TW. When you restore, be sure to check App only and not App+data. I definitely wouldn't recommend interchanging app data between 4.3 and ANY version of 4.2.2.