I'm trying out a few ROMs today but now I think I cannot clear the dalvik cache.
In recovery, when I go to advanced -> wipe dalvik cache it says
E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]
I still get to choose "Confirm wipe? No No No.... Yes - Wipe Dalvik Cache" but I'm starting to think this has something to do with some ROMs not working (properly). Anyone knows how to get around this? Thanks!
I think there is a function for it in Titanium Backup. Sorry if it's not exactly what you're looking for.
Thanks I'll try that, do I need titanium backup pro for that?
I've got a relatively stable ROM now so I'll try it later when I have more time.
Carolief said:
I'm trying out a few ROMs today but now I think I cannot clear the dalvik cache.
In recovery, when I go to advanced -> wipe dalvik cache it says
E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]
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do it again and it wont say the E:unknown path thing... at least mine doesn't...
Or you could always do it manually. ES File Explorer is a good app. Dalvik cache is safe to remove because the only thing that can happen to you is that it will be created again. Also, the pro version of Titanium backup (that, in my humble opinion, is absolutely worth the money) has functions like integrate dalvik to rom and undo the integration, which do come in handy if you're changing roms and tweaking them up.
you clean it directly by link2sd...there is the specific option
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When reboot my phone and go into Clockwork Recovery to install a new ROM, i do a 2x Wipe of data and then 1x Cache Wipe and 1x Dalvik, but the Dalvik does not do anything, i hit the power button and try to run it and nothing happens, no words scroll saying wipe complete or anything...
Please Help
Im running Ava v6
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I'll be polite: This has been discussed a number of times. Search first, ask questions later.
SilverZero said:
I'll be polite: This has been discussed a number of times. Search first, ask questions later.
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Thank you for not tearing me a new one, I forgot to do a search
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I found this in a thread, It was a post from you.
Thanks
Originally Posted by antiphon
ClockworkMod DOES indeed wipe the dalvik cache. I think the reason why many people are confused is that it only takes a second or two for the dalvik cache to wipe on CWM, whereas it takes longer on RA. However, the reasoning behind this is simple- most people wipe the cache partition before wiping the dalvik cache. When you wipe the cache partition, you are wiping everything on that partition, including the dalvik cache. So in essence, when people go to the Advanced menu in CWM to directly wipe the dalvik cache, they are essentially wiping a blank folder.
If you don't believe me, try this:
1. Reboot into recovery
2. Go to the CWM partitions menu and mount the cache partition
3. adb shell
4. cd /cache/dalvik-cache
5. Type "ls-a" and note all the files.
6. Exit adb shell
7. Wipe the cache partition in CWM
8. adb shell
9. cd /cache
10. Type "ls-a". This time there should be no dalvik-cache directory.
I posted this exact test and result a couple of weeks ago, with the same reasoning. People don't care, they believe what they want to believe.
It would be at least compelling if somebody from the other camp would post proof that CWM does NOT wipe their dalvik cache.
Actually, just the response at the bottom was mine, but yeah, now you know. The answer is still somewhat unclear. I would assume it's working (since you are wiping /data anyway . . . twice, because you're OCD or something ) unless you have problems. Some say it works fine, some say it doesn't, but I haven't seen anything beyond the "there are reports that it doesn't" thing - it's always a friend of a friend.
"It's the Kentucky Fried Mouse." (Name that movie!)
So I've removed some apps thru ADB SHELL and I was informed that it's best to clear cache in Recovery as well. The question is, which option do I select? When I'm in Clockwork Recovery I see two options:
Wipe Cache Partition
or
Wipe Dalvik Cache
Which one am I supposed to select?
Well I decided to go with "Wipe Cache Partition" - not sure if that was the right one but from searching the net it seems like that was the right option - if not then i guess y'all will let me know
Even if u delete all of dalvik system will recompile it upon reboot. If I want fresh slate without a wipe I format both cache and dalvik. Doesn't matter they all rebuild.
htc vision
Why isn't wiping cache only an option in ROM Manager? Isn't this recommended when flashing ROM upgrades of the same ROM?
Just do it through the recovery. Rom manager is quite buggy when it comes to that stuff.
I'm flashing a new kernel. When you are in recovery to wipe cache and davlik-cache, do you select wipe cache partition? After that screen it just says "Area you sure" with a bunch of no options. When will i see the davlik-cache option?
irl5fan said:
I'm flashing a new kernel. When you are in recovery to wipe cache and davlik-cache, do you select wipe cache partition? After that screen it just says "Area you sure" with a bunch of no options. When will i see the davlik-cache option?
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you will go into advanced options in the recorvery press the davlik option...it will take a few moments the give you the option to wipe davlik which inturn takes a few moments also.
in recovery, when try to wipe dalvik-cache trying to get a fresh start, i get this error:
rm: can't remove '/cache/dalvik-cache': No such file or directory
rm: can't remove '/sd-ext/dalvik-cache:': no such file or directory
Dalvik cache wiped
but cache isnt really wiped is it?
help
phone currently stalls on load up screen when trying to start up
SayWhat10 said:
in recovery, when try to wipe dalvik-cache trying to get a fresh start, i get this error:
rm: can't remove '/cache/dalvik-cache': No such file or directory
rm: can't remove '/sd-ext/dalvik-cache:': no such file or directory
Dalvik cache wiped
but cache isnt really wiped is it?
help
phone currently stalls on load up screen when trying to start up
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There are mods that allow you to move the dalvik cache to other places in the file system. The recovery is looking in all places for the dalvik cache, for it to say no such file is OK, as long as it states it is wiped at the end. The mods move the dalvik to the regular cache the first spot this recovery checks, there is alos mods to move it to your SD Card, the second spot it checks. The reason your phone is stalling on load up screen (splash screen) is it is rebuilding the dalvik cache. You are fine
oh ok, well that sounds reassuring
however, when i do wipe the cache, it probably takes like half a second to complete(probably half of a half of a second)
should it take some time to wipe it, or should it be able to wipe the cache real quickly?
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oh ok, well that sounds reassuring
however, when i do wipe the cache, it probably takes like half a second to complete(probably half of a half of a second)
should it take some time to wipe it, or should it be able to wipe the cache real quickly?
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It's suppose to wipe that fast. So don't think that it's missing to wipe something. I used to be a little skeptical since I came from a G2 (800 Mhz compared to 1.2Ghz Dual Core), but I'm kinda thinking it has something to do with the phone's processor being so high and mighty.
U can tell if dalvik is being wiped by how long the phone takes to boot up. If dalvik is wiped it will take a while to boot.
Sent From My Evo Killer!!!
musclehead84 said:
U can tell if dalvik is being wiped by how long the phone takes to boot up. If dalvik is wiped it will take a while to boot.
Sent From My Evo Killer!!!
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Hopefully a one time thing, Until you need to Wipe the dalvik again ?
Hi all!!
I know it is a very very, VERY dumb question because seems that everyone knows the answer and mostly because i am in my 3rd ROM and most of then suggested/requsted a fullwipe. So I searched the forums and wiki but i don't have a clue about what is a full wipe or super wipe or *wipe*
Sorry for that quanstion and thanks if you could answer.
diassuncao said:
Hi all!!
I know it is a very very, VERY dumb question because seems that everyone knows the answer and mostly because i am in my 3rd ROM and most of then suggested/requsted a fullwipe. So I searched the forums and wiki but i don't have a clue about what is a full wipe or super wipe or *wipe*
Sorry for that quanstion and thanks if you could answer.
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Full wipe: Format data, cache, dalvik cache. It does not touch your SDcard data.
Edit: Usually people also Wipe Battery Stats. I found it unnecessary so I forgot to include. It may also involve formatting your SDcard if you have funky stuffs in there. (apps2SD for example)
If you use ClockwordMod, for example, you would have to choose Format data/factory, then Advanced => Wipe Dalvik Cache and Wipe Battery Stats
Super wipe:
Fallen Spartan said:
Basically it does the following:
1) Call erase_image on CACHE, SYSTEM, USERDATA, and BOOT partitions
2) Mount /sd-ext (if it exists) and delete all files from it
3) Delete all files in the /sdcard/.android_secure directory which is where all the froyo apps2sd files live
4) Run e2fsck (file system repair) on the your ext partition
5) Log all output to the /tmp/wipe.log file (if you care)
You will need to power off and reboot back into recovery after running this to install a new rom....as you won't have one on device
If you forget and try to boot normally you will get stuck at splash screen, then you will have to pull battery to power off.
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To super wipe you often need a zip file and flash it in recovery. Example:
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/19959-superwipe-for-g2-w-gps-fix/
an added note
fastboot wipe is still the cleanest wipe
<fastboot -w>
i tend to over kill so do fastboot wipe first
then boot into recovery and do a factory reset and wipe cache, dalvik cache again
then do a superwipe.
sounds like over kill? well it keeps me from having issues when changing roms - i change often so these 3minutes spent save me lots of time later
demkantor said:
an added note
fastboot wipe is still the cleanest wipe
<fastboot -w>
i tend to over kill so do fastboot wipe first
then boot into recovery and do a factory reset and wipe cache, dalvik cache again
then do a superwipe.
sounds like over kill? well it keeps me from having issues when changing roms - i change often so these 3minutes spent save me lots of time later
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blimey...
out of interest should i be wiping anything when i restore from a backup?
Yes
Especially if there was data coruption
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
Thanks
demkantor said:
an added note
fastboot wipe is still the cleanest wipe
<fastboot -w>
i tend to over kill so do fastboot wipe first
then boot into recovery and do a factory reset and wipe cache, dalvik cache again
then do a superwipe.
sounds like over kill? well it keeps me from having issues when changing roms - i change often so these 3minutes spent save me lots of time later
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I Agree!
That's why i want to know about wipes.
Thanks a lot!