i did a factory reset via stock recovery and all my photos and documents are gone.
how can i recover them?
factory reset... clears all data.
you dont get it back.
without installing or coping anything, use any data recovery program to recover your videos and pictures.
Never done with GN, but have done with S2 on its internal memory.
I use restorer 2000 for all my recovery tasks on pc.
Zepius said:
factory reset... clears all data.
you dont get it back.
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For clarification, factory reset / wipe data using the stock recovery clears everything (including the internal sdcard). Custom recoveries (CWM and/or TWRP) will wipe everything except the internal sdcard.
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atifsh said:
without installing or coping anything, use any data recovery program to recover your videos and pictures.
Never done with GN, but have done with S2 on its internal memory.
I use restorer 2000 for all my recovery tasks on pc.
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You cannot do that on a GNex.
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To sum everything up: You are officially screwed. At least you learned that you need to back things up?
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Hey guys, I'm going to sell my GNex this weekend. I'm looking to erase all my data and personal information without losing the root? Will i even lose root if i do a system hard reset?
First off. I have a backup of stock ICS. First day I got it from Google Play Store. I rooted it that night. Right now I have JB installed, and it's backed up as well as a Nandroid. So i have Stock ICS and JB (which i'm currently using)
So my main question. Before i sell this device. How do i go about erasing all my private info. like messages/contacts/emails etc.. and have it like it's brand new without losing the root?
Thanks,
Delete all the files in /sdcard and do a factory reset. You will still have root.
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Hey guys, I'm going to sell my GNex this weekend. I'm looking to erase all my data and personal information without losing the root? Will i even lose root if i do a system hard reset?
First off. I have a backup of stock ICS. First day I got it from Google Play Store. I rooted it that night. Right now I have JB installed, and it's backed up as well as a Nandroid. So i have Stock ICS and JB (which i'm currently using)
So my main question. Before i sell this device. How do i go about erasing all my private info. like messages/contacts/emails etc.. and have it like it's brand new without losing the root?
Thanks,
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You could just boot into recovery and just do a factory reset/wipe and then just reboot the phone.
works like a champ
Wolfbeef123 said:
You could just boot into recovery and just do a factory reset/wipe and then just reboot the phone.
works like a champ
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That will only work with the stock recovery. If he has cwm installed, it will leave the contents of /sdcard in place.
efrant said:
That will only work with the stock recovery. If he has cwm installed, it will leave the contents of /sdcard in place.
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I do have CWM installed. I saw that if you just do the factory reset. that'll get rid of all personal data.
What about what's inside the SDcard? are those files important?
Also since i'm selling this. Should I delete my JB Nandroid and Stock ICS Backup ?
Thanks
ThatTechShow said:
I do have CWM installed. I saw that if you just do the factory reset. that'll get rid of all personal data.
What about what's inside the SDcard? are those files important?
Also since i'm selling this. Should I delete my JB Nandroid and Stock ICS Backup ?
Thanks
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Do what I said above.
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My only fear (am I the only one that is paranoid) is that they will us a memory recovery tool to recover the contents. Is there a way to true wipe, write all 1's or 0's to the sdcard? If that is really a true wipe....
Just curious, I know there are programs out there that do it to hard drives.
Thanks
lugose said:
My only fear (am I the only one that is paranoid) is that they will us a memory recovery tool to recover the contents. Is there a way to true wipe, write all 1's or 0's to the sdcard? If that is really a true wipe....
Just curious, I know there are programs out there that do it to hard drives.
Thanks
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I believe the following command will do that (issued in fastboot mode): fastboot format userdata
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Hey guys, while doing a clean wipe on my phone I left my phone unattended while in recovery, I walked in the other room for a second and my 2 year old somehow managed to completely wipe out my phone, formatting my sd card.
I have acces to recovery but I cannot get the internal sd to mount or external to mount, I need you to help me flash anythiong so I can boot the phone back up.
I would appreciate any help!!
bdpyo said:
Hey guys, while doing a clean wipe on my phone I left my phone unattended while in recovery, I walked in the other room for a second and my 2 year old somehow managed to completely wipe out my phone, formatting my sd card.
I have acces to recovery but I cannot get the internal sd to mount or external to mount, I need you to help me flash anythiong so I can boot the phone back up.
I would appreciate any help!!
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If you are using TWRP, sideload a ROM to it and flash that. I think even from CWM you can adb push a ROM to your internal memory. If all else fails, reboot to download mode and ODIN back to stock.
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If you are using TWRP, sideload a ROM to it and flash that. I think even from CWM you can adb push a ROM to your internal memory. If all else fails, reboot to download mode and ODIN back to stock.
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thanks for the reply man, I dont know how to sideload a ROM, never down that before.
bdpyo said:
thanks for the reply man, I dont know how to sideload a ROM, never down that before.
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Well, do you have TWRP or CWM?
For TWRP
For CWM
shoestar said:
Well, do you have TWRP or CWM?
For TWRP
For CWM
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running ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.1.4
Odin'ing a stock image/package may be a littler easier for me, im a complete novice when it comes to ADB..etc
Well I was able to what I think successfully use Odin to flash stock firmware. The only thing I question is that, I still have all of my pictures that were stored on the phones internal memory.
In stock 3e recovery I also have more options rather then just wipe/factory reset and clear cache....
You really should Google how to use adb, there are some great tutorials from XDA. Everyone is a nub at first. Lol.
Flashing stock doesn't wipe the internal memory, it just does the normal wipes and formats system.
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You really should Google how to use adb, there are some great tutorials from XDA. Everyone is a nub at first. Lol.
Flashing stock doesn't wipe the internal memory, it just does the normal wipes and formats system.
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Ive dabbled with it owning my nexus s and s2 but feared i would do more damage then i could handle. Lol
So i used odin to get back but now currently running the jellybean update being that it dont wipe the internal memory if i had to retuen the phone for any reason would there still be a trace of root?
I uploaded all of my pictures then did a soft and hard reset...
Thanks again for your help!!
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bdpyo said:
Ive dabbled with it owning my nexus s and s2 but feared i would do more damage then i could handle. Lol
So i used odin to get back but now currently running the jellybean update being that it dont wipe the internal memory if i had to retuen the phone for any reason would there still be a trace of root?
I uploaded all of my pictures then did a soft and hard reset...
Thanks again for your help!!
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Just boots into Download mode and see if the flash counter has been tripped.
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Just boots into Download mode and see if the flash counter has been tripped.
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Yeah shows 1 count
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I have an AT&T Samsung Galaxy SIII, not rooted, Jellybean updated. I was on the home screen a few days ago, randomly reset, and was stuck on samsung logo, before i send it to AT&T to get a replacement, is there any way to save my pictures that were on it? it turns on, i havent tried going to download or recovery mode as im unsure what these do besides the fact that i know one of em factory resets everything and not sure which. just wasnt sure if there was a program to use for crashed or broken gs3's only reason i think there might be a way is cause i was able to save files from a crashed external HDD using a program online, any and all help is appreciated
Try using Odin to flash a stock rootedRom (just not the LG1 stock, as it will wipe your internal sd). A factory reset in recovery won't erase your pictures, just any apps you have installed and the data (stuff like settings for those apps) associated with those apps.
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Try using Odin to flash a stock rootedRom (just not the LG1 stock, as it will wipe your internal sd). A factory reset in recovery won't erase your pictures, just any apps you have installed and the data (stuff like settings for those apps) associated with those apps.
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are you talking about stock recovery? because a factory reset using that erases everything on your internal sd card.
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I don't think it does when done from recovery. If done from backup and reset in the settings menu, it will wipe your internal. But, wait for others to confirm as i don't have time to test this for you
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I don't think it does when done from recovery. If done from backup and reset in the settings menu, it will wipe your internal. But, wait for others to confirm as i don't have time to test this for you
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You are correct it just wipes /data and not the media folders.
Thanks all, I forgot to check this before I sent it in
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whats the best way to factory reset my stock Galaxy S4 sgh-m919 mdl t-mobile phone with it being rooted and having custom cwm?
i want to cuz the internal storage is full after trying to flash a couple of zips like stochbootenabler.zip and such cuz i was trying to change my boot animation and take out the carrier logo which i did succeed in doing but restored back cuz of the full internal storage but after restoring its still full even after uninstalling every app i can think of, so im thinking a factory reset should do the trick?? any help, Big TY'S!! :fingers-crossed:
whatever i need to do to get back my internal storage ill do it, deleting everything from app manager and and stock app manager does not help
mrdreamers said:
whats the best way to factory reset my stock Galaxy S4 sgh-m919 mdl t-mobile phone with it being rooted and having custom cwm?
i want to cuz the internal storage is full after trying to flash a couple of zips like stochbootenabler.zip and such cuz i was trying to change my boot animation and take out the carrier logo which i did succeed in doing but restored back cuz of the full internal storage but after restoring its still full even after uninstalling every app i can think of, so im thinking a factory reset should do the trick?? any help, Big TY'S!! :fingers-crossed:
whatever i need to do to get back my internal storage ill do it, deleting everything from app manager and and stock app manager does not help
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Have you made any backups? backups by default are stored internally and each one takes around 3gb... check your cwm folder on your internal storage with a file manager... honestly Ive never had to do anything extreme to free up space.. all ive done is browse the internal and find what exactly is taking up space.
Debloat and remove any system apps you dont use or wont need. and while minimal you can also delete ringtones, alarms and notifications youll never use.
you can also use foldermount to move game and app data n such to the external sd card.
as far as the bootanimation its easy enough to replace by moving the bootanimation zips over manually with a file manager, set permissions, and reboot. no flashing necessary.
ty 4 your response
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Have you made any backups? backups by default are stored internally and each one takes around 3gb... check your cwm folder on your internal storage with a file manager... honestly Ive never had to do anything extreme to free up space.. all ive done is browse the internal and find what exactly is taking up space.
Debloat and remove any system apps you dont use or wont need. and while minimal you can also delete ringtones, alarms and notifications youll never use.
you can also use foldermount to move game and app data n such to the external sd card.
as far as the bootanimation its easy enough to replace by moving the bootanimation zips over manually with a file manager, set permissions, and reboot. no flashing necessary.
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ty 4 the response but i have tried all this, removing most of bloat and apps and searched extensively for evey thing i can remove and it still shows that my internal storage is full with only 147mb left out of 9.62 gb, is it safe tho to do a factory reset? if it is should i do it through cwm or through stock? i just want my internal storage back at any cost. ty again any more help would be much appreciated
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ty 4 the response but i have tried all this, removing most of bloat and apps and searched extensively for evey thing i can remove and it still shows that my internal storage is full with only 147mb left out of 9.62 gb, is it safe tho to do a factory reset? if it is should i do it through cwm or through stock? i just want my internal storage back at any cost. ty again any more help would be much appreciated
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The CWM backup folder is pretty well hidden unless you know where to look for it... system root-> /data/media/clockworkmod. That is more than likely what's eating your space; in fact, I would be almost positive that is where your space has gone. Either way, factory resets are safe, just realize that you lose ALL your apps + data. Anything saved on your EXTERNAL sd card are safe and won't be deleted though.
ty 4 That
lordcheeto03 said:
The CWM backup folder is pretty well hidden unless you know where to look for it... system root-> /data/media/clockworkmod. That is more than likely what's eating your space; in fact, I would be almost positive that is where your space has gone. Either way, factory resets are safe, just realize that you lose ALL your apps + data. Anything saved on your EXTERNAL sd card are safe and won't be deleted though.
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ill take a look and ill come back and let you know ty!
Help!
lordcheeto03 said:
The CWM backup folder is pretty well hidden unless you know where to look for it... system root-> /data/media/clockworkmod. That is more than likely what's eating your space; in fact, I would be almost positive that is where your space has gone. Either way, factory resets are safe, just realize that you lose ALL your apps + data. Anything saved on your EXTERNAL sd card are safe and won't be deleted though.
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i did a factory reset and my internal storage is still full i cant even install root explorer to check where you said it might be full at, what can i do plz help ty!
mrdreamers said:
i did a factory reset and my internal storage is still full i cant even install root explorer to check where you said it might be full at, what can i do plz help ty!
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Format emmc in recovery will wipe it clean
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ty!!
Miami8906 said:
Format emmc in recovery will wipe it clean
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TY! ill try that, tho i have never done it before do i need to put GS4 sgh-m919 t-mobile stock rom or a custom rom in the external sd card and flash it after i format emmc in cwm? or is it like doing a factory reset but wipes out more??
Boot into recovery and clear data, cache, and dalvik cache
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Boot into recovery and clear data, cache, and dalvik cache
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do i need a rom?
or just go into cwm and do that?
btw is that what he means when he says "format emmc and wipe it clean"??
i heard doing this will brick your phone, so what r the safest steps on doing this?
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do i need a rom?
or just go into cwm and do that?
btw is that what he means when he says "format emmc and wipe it clean"??
i heard doing this will brick your phone, so what r the safest steps on doing this?
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This will help some.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2349052
This is easy and safe.
The Ax says, be careful.
mrdreamers said:
do i need a rom?
or just go into cwm and do that?
btw is that what he means when he says "format emmc and wipe it clean"??
i heard doing this will brick your phone, so what r the safest steps on doing this?
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You just need clockwork. You'll see the choices in the menus.
It is not what he meant by telling you to erase your emmc. He was teasing you cause doing a wipe is pretty basic.
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TY
TheAxman said:
This will help some.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2349052
This is easy and safe.
The Ax says, be careful.
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is this the kernel i want to flash after the custom rom or stock rom?
|KERNEL||STOCK|| Boot.img & Modules M919 UVUAMDB & UVUAMDL || Updated 5|08
or is there more then one?
ive flashed custom roms before i just never flashed a kernel with them.
MY phone again is a ROOTED Stocked SG4 SGH-M919 MDL T-Mobile with touch CWM.
BTW i cant install anything else on my phone is it ok to put the apps on external sd card without using TiBu?
Also would i need a kernel to flash the Death Star Rom?
i tried flashing the Wicked Rom but it stuck on the samsung s4 logo so i replace it at t-mobile with another which i have now
Hi, i just got my nexus and have flashed a rom onto it but i want to try another rom and dont want to do a full factory reset and scrub and loose all my stuff on my internal storage.
I have used a superwipe script on my previous smart phones, is there something like this available yet? if not how do i go about changing roms without deleting from my internal storage?
Thanks for any help:good:
Well to try a different ROM, your going to have to factory reset, that doesn't mean it wipes the internal memory though. Just put the ROM on the root of the tab, and flash it. Shouldn't wipe anything off the tab besides data and cache, leaving everything else intact.
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Shaquiel Harris said:
Well to try a different ROM, your going to have to factory reset, that doesn't mean it wipes the internal memory though. Just put the ROM on the root of the tab, and flash it. Shouldn't wipe anything off the tab besides data and cache, leaving everything else intact.
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Cool!
I will try that just now
jpopgt said:
Hi, i just got my nexus and have flashed a rom onto it but i want to try another rom and dont want to do a full factory reset and scrub and loose all my stuff on my internal storage.
I have used a superwipe script on my previous smart phones, is there something like this available yet? if not how do i go about changing roms without deleting from my internal storage?
Thanks for any help:good:
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Can you just make a backup in twrp or cwm before you flash the new rom
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