I have had this problem ever since the first time I have tried to use the Superwipe flashable zips, all in all I have tried around 4 different scripts.
The problem I run into is after the scripts run and I install X rom, when I boot it doesnt look like anything formatted. What I mean is on the first boot I do not get prompted to do the setup and I have my apps and widgets displayed on the homescreens from the previous rom. Could someone tell me what I am doing wrong?? I have just been flashing the Superwipe script like a normal flashable zip, do I need to mount the partitions or something?
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Woz
It would help if you posted the zip you used.
Why even use a script, just take a few extra seconds and wipe your partitions thru recovery. The script your using probably needs modifing for use with the inc. If i googled the one your talking about it is for the evo 4g.
I believe this is the script you are refering to modified for the incredible.This will wipe your boot, cache, data, and system, partitions. VR_SuperWipe_Inc.zip.
I've never seen or heard any compelling evidence that these superwipe scripts are ever needed. Just do a full wipe in recovery and you should be good.
And for completeness, here is the "full wipe" procedure...
"wipe data/factory reset"
"mounts and storage" > "format /boot"
"mounts and storage" > "format /system"
Done. That's all you need to do. No scripts necessary. No repeating things 2 or 3 times. No manual clearing of dalvik. Just these three steps.
demarcmj said:
I've never seen or heard any compelling evidence that these superwipe scripts are ever needed. Just do a full wipe in recovery and you should be good.
And for completeness, here is the "full wipe" procedure...
"wipe data/factory reset"
"mounts and storage" > "format /boot"
"mounts and storage" > "format /system"
Done. That's all you need to do. No scripts necessary. No repeating things 2 or 3 times. No manual clearing of dalvik. Just these three steps.
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Thats my full wipe as well.
cvpcs from cyanogenmod said multiple wipes is pointless. But that's not going to stop people from wiping until it hurts.
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tiny4579 said:
"...wiping until it hurts..."
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gross. lol
I had been just going through the mounts menu and formatting everything there. I was just trying to be lazy by using a flashable zip to do the wipes.
As for the zips I was using most recently, they were the ones I found here in the inc dev section in this post [ROM][Update 3/12/12] Anthem™ | High Quality Performance | Sense 3.0 - post 4
Wozzie said:
I had been just going through the mounts menu and formatting everything there. I was just trying to be lazy by using a flashable zip to do the wipes.
As for the zips I was using most recently, they were the ones I found here in the inc dev section in this post [ROM][Update 3/12/12] Anthem™ | High Quality Performance | Sense 3.0 - post 4
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In My Dealing lazyness leads to bricking and bad thing .. I try not to lazy or Drunk flash lol..
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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.
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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!)
I've done the following 3 times now, and all i get is a continuous boot splash screen of cyanogen7(mod).
I downloaded the stable rom here: http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/t-mobile-g2
I put the zip file onto my sd card.
I turn my phone off.
I hold the volume down button and turn phone on.
I wipe the cache and dalvik cache.
I go to install update from sd card
I find the zip file and select it.
I wait for it to install, it says it installed successfully.
I reboot my phone.
This results in a constant boot up screen saying cm7. Ive left it like that for a good while, and nothing happens. I cant press any buttons. i have to take the battery out, and restore from ROM manager.
Any help please?
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NthZ said:
I've done the following 3 times now, and all i get is a continuous boot splash screen of cyanogen7(mod).
I downloaded the stable rom here: http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/t-mobile-g2
I put the zip file onto my sd card.
I turn my phone off.
I hold the volume down button and turn phone on.
I wipe the cache and dalvik cache.
I go to install update from sd card
I find the zip file and select it.
I wait for it to install, it says it installed successfully.
I reboot my phone.
This results in a constant boot up screen saying cm7. Ive left it like that for a good while, and nothing happens. I cant press any buttons. i have to take the battery out, and restore from ROM manager.
Any help please?
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wipe /data and /system via mounts & storage menu in recovery prior to installation (just do it at the same time you format cache and dalvik cache)
mount the partition you wish to format, then format, then mount the next partition, then format.
pmcqueen said:
wipe /data and /system via mounts & storage menu in recovery prior to installation (just do it at the same time you format cache and dalvik cache)
mount the partition you wish to format, then format, then mount the next partition, then format.
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in mounts and storage i see unmount /cache, mount data etc.
do you mean format /data and format /system?
what do you mean by mount the partition i wish to format?
NthZ said:
in mounts and storage i see unmount /cache, mount data etc.
do you mean format /data and format /system?
what do you mean by mount the partition i wish to format?
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so if you want to wipe the data partition, do this from mounts & storage in CWM:
-press "mount data"
-press "format data"
once complete, press "unmount data" (I can't remember if it automatically does this after formatting - you may not have to do that)
perform the same steps for /system.
You need to wipe data/factory reset before flashing CM7, or any new ROM for that matter.
I've never had to mount the data and system partitions... you can simply hit "wipe data/factory reset" and it will wipe everything for you...
martonikaj said:
You need to wipe data/factory reset before flashing CM7, or any new ROM for that matter.
I've never had to mount the data and system partitions... you can simply hit "wipe data/factory reset" and it will wipe everything for you...
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i did this the first time and it still didnt work.
NthZ said:
i did this the first time and it still didnt work.
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You sure? You indicated in your OP that you only wiped cache and dalvik cache.
You can try flashing "superwipe G2" before flashing the ROM to see if you're missing something.
martonikaj said:
You sure? You indicated in your OP that you only wiped cache and dalvik cache.
You can try flashing "superwipe G2" before flashing the ROM to see if you're missing something.
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yeh i selected both wipe options the first time i did it. the phone went to factory settings
done it now, thanks. where do i get gapps from?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version#Google_Apps
Everything sorted now, although i get messages saying sometimes that apps have to force close unexpectedly, although that hasn't caused too many issues.
also had an issue where my handset was constantly running at 1.2GHz and the battery went flat within hours lol. not sure what that was about but it seems to have fixed itself.
only issue now is that all my text messages are not getting delivered to and sent from me. anyone heard of this or have a solution?
thanks
NthZ said:
Everything sorted now, although i get messages saying sometimes that apps have to force close unexpectedly, although that hasn't caused too many issues.
also had an issue where my handset was constantly running at 1.2GHz and the battery went flat within hours lol. not sure what that was about but it seems to have fixed itself.
only issue now is that all my text messages are not getting delivered to and sent from me. anyone heard of this or have a solution?
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For the force closes, try running a 'fix permissions' in ROM manager
As far as messages, is your phone number recognized by the phone?
check menu > settings > about phone > my phone number
martonikaj said:
For the force closes, try running a 'fix permissions' in ROM manager
As far as messages, is your phone number recognized by the phone?
check menu > settings > about phone > my phone number
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no my phone number status us unknown. im going to run fix permissions now.
fix permissions did not work. upon startup i received this message:
The process android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again
NthZ said:
no my phone number status us unknown.
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Menu > settings > Call settings > Additional Settings > My phone number > enter your number
NthZ said:
fix permissions did not work. upon startup i received this message:
The process android.process.media has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again
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That's the media player I think. Did you restore this app with data? You can try wiping its data, or uninstalling and reinstalling a different one.
I've been searching google for a solution but can't find one. The process is used for gallery, camera and market. Probably others. Its just come up while I'm typing this message. I can't download any apps because of it.
I tried searching didnt get specific answer I am needing. I have been flashing roms for about 1 year. Its possible I have been messing it up, although my phone has always worked correctly (CM of different flavors). I usually use the following:
hboot/recovery
wipe dav/factory reset/wipe battery stats
install rom
now I am trying very hard not to make things more difficult for another user. I am trying to flash a sense rom Stock Plus v2.1.
In the install instructions it states:
Full Wipe and Flash Instructions:
Make a Nandroid Backup of your current rom
Reboot into ClockworkMod
Choose "wipe data/factory reset"
Go into "mounts and storage" menu and choose "format /boot" and confirm
Choose "format /system" and confirm
Go back to main menu and choose "install zip from sdcard"
Browse your sdcard for the rom zip and flash!
**Note: I know there are a million methods that folks say to follow for a full wipe, including: wiping dalvik, wiping cache, etc. Let me explain why that's unnecessary. The "wipe data/factory reset" option erases your /data, /cache and /data/data partitions, so doing the "wipe cache" option would be redundant. Dalvik-cache is just a folder that resides on the /data partition (Already cleared, remember, so redundant again). The ONLY 2 partitions, that effect the wipe, and were not already cleared are /boot and /system. I've changed roms quite a bit and this method is fast and works everytime.
I read the note but am confused. I have not heard of the things in red above. Could someone explain what I have been doing wrong, or why that would need to be done for rom to function properly? Thanks
Aerysana said:
I tried searching didnt get specific answer I am needing. I have been flashing roms for about 1 year. Its possible I have been messing it up, although my phone has always worked correctly (CM of different flavors). I usually use the following:
hboot/recovery
wipe dav/factory reset/wipe battery stats
install rom
now I am trying very hard not to make things more difficult for another user. I am trying to flash a sense rom Stock Plus v2.1.
In the install instructions it states:
Full Wipe and Flash Instructions:
Make a Nandroid Backup of your current rom
Reboot into ClockworkMod
Choose "wipe data/factory reset"
Go into "mounts and storage" menu and choose "format /boot" and confirm
Choose "format /system" and confirm
Go back to main menu and choose "install zip from sdcard"
Browse your sdcard for the rom zip and flash!
**Note: I know there are a million methods that folks say to follow for a full wipe, including: wiping dalvik, wiping cache, etc. Let me explain why that's unnecessary. The "wipe data/factory reset" option erases your /data, /cache and /data/data partitions, so doing the "wipe cache" option would be redundant. Dalvik-cache is just a folder that resides on the /data partition (Already cleared, remember, so redundant again). The ONLY 2 partitions, that effect the wipe, and were not already cleared are /boot and /system. I've changed roms quite a bit and this method is fast and works everytime.
I read the note but am confused. I have not heard of the things in red above. Could someone explain what I have been doing wrong, or why that would need to be done for rom to function properly? Thanks
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Assuming you are talking about formatting system and boot? If so, cm is different than sense roms, and this data needs to be wiped. The fact that you have been using cm for so long, explains why you haven't had issues with your wipe method. The data has just been overwriting itself, which doesn't work when going from aosp to sense, or vice versa.
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actually I have 2 different phones. both are htc inc orig, 2 different users. my personal phone has cm. I do not format boot or system and never have. however, when reading about flashing stock plus v2.1 on the other dinc that is freshly rooted with nothing ever having been flashed, it said to do what was highlighted in red (format boot and system). I had never heard of that.
okay, so format boot and system are needed if you are going from asop to sense (did not know that guess I got lucky). So is it still necessary to format boot and system before flashing on a dinc that was just rooted last night and nothing has been done other than rooting? stock is sense, the rom i would like to flash to the newly rooted phone is sense, so it is or is not needed?
I guess it comes down to what is exactly being wiped/formatted in the following:
data wipe/factory reset
format boot
format system
Yeah I guess thats what im trying to ask. Maybe if I understand what those areas are, then I can better understand why they would need to be wiped/formatted.
Oh and thank you for your reply, I do appreciate the help, and maybe im a bit slow in my thinking today. So please bear with me.
The boot and system files/data take on different characteristics and can be stored differently, depending on the base of the Rom. Base being froyo, gingerbread, Dinc2, Evo, aosp, etc. Things are stored in different places, which means new roms need these areas cleared before flashing in order to work properly.
Edit: Most of these roms have been ported from other devices. If flash instructions are provided, it is best to follow them for best results.
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okay i think i understand. will do it. thanks for taking the time to help. sometimes it takes me a few to get it sorted out.
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
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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
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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!
What do you do to make your roms run great everytime. Wipe data 1x, 2x, 3x. Etc. I get force closes and wondering if I didn't wipe right. I also got boot manager with miui stable as rom 1. It's been acting wierd lately. Hoping Simone can give me tips on flashing through clockwork and installing through boot manager for best results.
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I don't use boot manager, but for a clean install of a ROM, format boot and system, and wipe data/Factory Reset, all just once.
cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
Boot to cwm recovery.
Go to mounts and storrage menu.
Format every option available except emmc and sdcard.
Flash rom of your choosing.
PonsAsinorem said:
I don't use boot manager, but for a clean install of a ROM, format boot and system, and wipe data/Factory Reset, all just once.
cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
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Exactly what this guy said. Wipe data/factory reset takes care of /data, /datadata, and /cache all in one stroke. All that's left is /boot and /system
Also, with MIUI you may need to clear out your app cache regularly. Use this App Cache Cleaner, it's super simple. That should help your fc problems.
These are the steps I follow when flashing ROMs. Seems to work well for me:
Reboot your phone into Bootloader Mode. (You can do that by pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power buttons until HBOOT boots.)
Using the Volume keys, highlight Recovery and select it by tapping the Power button. Your phone will now boot to Recovery Mode.
Create a NANDroid backup of your current ROM. Go to Backup and Restoreand select Backupon the next screen. Wait until recovery finishes backing up your ROM.
Once done, go back to the main menu and perform a full wipe:
[*] ----> Select Wipe data/factory resetand confirm the action on the next screen.
[*] ----> Select Wipe cache partition and confirm the action on the next screen.
[*] ----> Go back to the main menu and select Advanced.From there, select Wipe Dalvik Cache and confirm the action on the next screen.
Select Install ZIP from SD card.
Select Choose ZIP from SD cardand locate the ROM.zip file. Confirm the action on the next screen to flash the ROM to your mobile phone.
Go back to the main menu and flash GoogleApps.zip in the same manner as in steps 6 and 7.
Go back to the main menu and select Reboot system now. This will reboot your phone with the new ROM.
What I normally do is boot into cwm and just do the factory reset/data wipe and that makes everything run nice and smooth whenever i flash a new rom.
ardax said:
Exactly what this guy said. Wipe data/factory reset takes care of /data, /datadata, and /cache all in one stroke. All that's left is /boot and /system
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Yes. I find that if you don't also do /boot and /system some things linger that can cause problems. I did not do this recently and it still remembered Wifi locations, brought up an old wallpaper and sounds choices via music and ringtones were severely limited. Don't be afraid, do what the man says!!
CyanoLou said:
Yes. I find that if you don't also do /boot and /system some things linger that can cause problems. I did not do this recently and it still remembered Wifi locations, brought up an old wallpaper and sounds choices via music and ringtones were severely limited. Don't be afraid, do what the man says!!
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No need to format boot. Some devices don't even support that option. Plus flashing a new ROM always flashes a new boot.img in its place which overwrites the old one. System is OK but then you have to flash gapps with updates where before its optional. Wiping system isn't a bad idea on sense ROMs as it doesn't always get wiped by the script. On aosp it does and on cm it wipes system after backing up gapps.
Also WiFi and wallpaper choices are stored in datadata not system. If wallpapers come back after a factory reset that is due to Google restore. Sound choices are stored in a database that needs to rebuild after a wipe.
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And in swoops tiny wielding the clue-by-four.
Normally I'll only wipe /system if I'm switching ROMs. Updating dailies doesn't require it.