I tried doing a Factory Data Reset in the settings menu and CWM factory reset and wipe. The phone still has all app data and folders for stuff. What gives??
A CWM wipe protects the internal "SDcard" so that people don't delete their music and pictures when switching ROMs. You have to wipe that too to get rid of everything.
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Just odined to factory stock. In the recovery when it says wipe factory data reset dose this mean like user photos and stuff? Or something else?
It'll reset your Android user data, which is stuff like apps, contacts, high scores, etc. Your photos are usually stored on the sdcard, which isn't reset.
I wonder how to do a full wipe before flashing new rom. Few methods tried;
1. Factory reset
2. Format ext/ format data/ format system and etc
3. Fastboot erase cache
But after new rom installed, It will automatically revert back to my previous old rom wallpaper. I suspect some old data still there. Please help
Clear everything. Cache,dalvik cache,data,system,factory reset....that should do it
correct aboxot
Mr Hofs said:
Clear everything. Cache,dalvik cache,data,system,factory reset....that should do it
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...yes, and you do it in Recovery...
you can also flash this super wipe script: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1806349&stc=1&d=1363334830
Hi both, yes I'm doing it in recovery. Really clear everything that can be clear + format. But after installing new rom (renovate3, ARHD and ordroid), unfortunately still same. Before doing first reboot, the wallpaper automatically revert back to old/previous rom wallpaper. And new rom even remember my wifi password... zzz
If enabled, your google account will restore your settings, wifi passwords and the Play Store can be set to automatically download your apps
So if your are setting the device up providing your google account, this is the reason.
Performing a Hard Reset on your device is simple as pie. The difference between a Factory Reset and a Hard Reset is:
Factory Reset
The 'lighter' of the two reset options. It can be done either in settings or via recovery menu. It wipes all user data and firmware settings but leaves the contents of your internal SD Card intact.
Hard Reset
Restores a smartphone to its basic factory settings, which erases all applications that were installed by the user as well as all user data. Hard Reset wipes everything including the contents of your internal SD Card. Whatever firmware you last flashed will be the firmware you get back, but everything else will be wiped.
Clear? Ok, let's proceed with the Hard Reset for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
Turn your phone off.
With the phone off, press and hold the Volume Up key and the Home key, then press and hold the Power key. You'll see the Android recovery screen.
Scroll to Wipe Data/Factory Reset using the Volume Up or Down keys. Select with the power key.
Scroll down to Yes, Delete User Data and select it.
Back on the first screen, scroll down to Wipe Cache Partition and select it.
Your factory reset is now complete.
Go to Reboot System Now to restart the phone.
Let us know if you have any questions or problems.
zoya1 said:
Performing a Hard Reset on your device is simple as pie. The difference between a Factory Reset and a Hard Reset is:
Factory Reset
The 'lighter' of the two reset options. It can be done either in settings or via recovery menu. It wipes all user data and firmware settings but leaves the contents of your internal SD Card intact.
Hard Reset
Restores a smartphone to its basic factory settings, which erases all applications that were installed by the user as well as all user data. Hard Reset wipes everything including the contents of your internal SD Card. Whatever firmware you last flashed will be the firmware you get back, but everything else will be wiped.
Clear? Ok, let's proceed with the Hard Reset for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
Turn your phone off.
With the phone off, press and hold the Volume Up key and the Home key, then press and hold the Power key. You'll see the Android recovery screen.
Scroll to Wipe Data/Factory Reset using the Volume Up or Down keys. Select with the power key.
Scroll down to Yes, Delete User Data and select it.
Back on the first screen, scroll down to Wipe Cache Partition and select it.
Your factory reset is now complete.
Go to Reboot System Now to restart the phone.
Let us know if you have any questions or problems.
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Well not to rain on your parade but they are one and the same. Also most users here have a custom recovery which replaces what you are saying. Volume up + home + power gets you into recovery menu which almost everyone here has a custom version (philz, clockwork mod, or twrp) making your directions useless.
Not that I am trying to knock what you are saying. Only that I am stating both things you state are one and the same. Also very few if any are using a stock recovery.
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I just bought used note 3 it rooted, running on kitkat not sure which version
so he already did factory reset, but when i used root explorer i found many downloaded files and picture on the internal storage, isn't it supposed to be deleted when doing factory reset? to confirm this i do couple factory reset it the result is the same. even some folder for some app that i didnt own is there. wonder how i can really reset it to become like new phone?
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Michitaka said:
I just bought used note 3 it rooted, running on kitkat not sure which version
so he already did factory reset, but when i used root explorer i found many downloaded files and picture on the internal storage, isn't it supposed to be deleted when doing factory reset? to confirm this i do couple factory reset it the result is the same. even some folder for some app that i didnt own is there. wonder how i can really reset it to become like new phone?
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There are two kinds of factory resets, one is done in recovery mode
and is simply called "factory reset". This type of reset does not delete
all the personal data on your internal sdcard.
If you want to a full factory reset you need to go into the settings of
the phone and then navigate to "backup and reset".
There you will see an option to "Factory Data Reset", if you select that
option it will fully wipe your phone's internal sdcard including all personal
information, data, videos, downloaded apps and pictures (everything)
Good luck!
Its works. thank you so much
I've gone to recovery menu and the option to wipe cache partition isn't there. Any ideas?
There is no such option for our device. Delete cache per app in Android or as a last resort factory reset, just backup before.
Good luck!