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[MOD]**WIPE ALL** Clean Installs For ROMs

WARNING!!! THIS WILL WIPE EVERYTHING
Found this over at the evo forum by evokings so i took it and made it work for us.
This will most likely prevent problems with install ROMS. Please Wipe before reporting bugs caused by the User(This means us!)
It will wipe:
Boot
Data (Dalvik-cache is included in Data)
System
Cache
You choose what you want to wipe......
This is great for flashing ROMS. If you are using a custom recovery and it has an "update.zip" option, for quicker access just rename the zip to "update.zip"
Downloads:
WIPE--ALL.zip--> Wipes Boot, System, Cache, & Data
WIPE--System_Data_Cache.zip--> Wipes System, Data, Cache
WIPE--Cache_Dalvik-cache.zip--> Wipes Cache & Dalvik-cache
Thank to evokings from evo

snandlal said:
Found this over at the evo forum by kings so i took it and made it work for us.
http://db.tt/G3Vu978
Thanks king
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You should really write that the people shouldn't test that zip, because if they don't have NAND backup - it wipes everything!

brainmaster said:
You should really write that the people shouldn't test that zip, because if they don't have NAND backup - it wipes everything!
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Well isn't that the point?

derekwilkinson said:
Well isn't that the point?
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Well if you want to test it, you're welcome.

does what it says.. very nice! makes wiping all faster lol. Used on CWM 4.0.1.4

brainmaster said:
Well if you want to test it, you're welcome.
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Why would anyone run something that says "wipe all" without backing up?
Oh wait.. people would do that. Nevermind.

Ooh this is Kewl its like cal's format all zip from my evo days.
Ty
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Nice, thanks for the info.
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info[]box1 said:
Ooh this is Kewl its like cal's format all zip from my evo days.
Ty
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Exactly. One of my favorite zips

Do you just flash this zip and then install rom zip? Should you flash it more than once to make sure that everything is wiped properly?

It for sure wipes everything. Yes you would flash this before you flash a rom. Once will do

snandlal said:
It for sure wipes everything. Yes you would flash this before you flash a rom. Once will do
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thanks. this will make things so much quicker

is wiping boot necessary? i remember on another device i had, wiping boot caused things to break.

Interesting!?
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I don't think wiping boot hurts as long as your flashing a new ROM or restoring a NAND Backup with a boot.img after deleting boot.img

fergie716 said:
I don't think wiping boot hurts as long as your flashing a new ROM or restoring a NAND Backup with a boot.img after deleting boot.img
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Fair enough.. that makes a lot sense.
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If you watch recovery during nandroid restore, boot is wiped before it's restored.

snandlal said:
If you watch recovery during nandroid restore, boot is wiped before it's restored.
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Thanks for clearing that up
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OP updated with zip to wipe ONLY system, data & cache.

snandlal said:
OP updated with zip to wipe ONLY system, data & cache.
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thanks snandlal this zip is a major tool for the daily flasher like me.

Noob uninstall question

I searched and couldn't find it. Is there an easy way to uninstall a custom theme? I am using Jellybomb but it seems to be killing my battery quickly. Do I have to factory wipe or is there a way to uninstall the theme cleanly?
Thank you all

Restore nandroid...or probably a dirty flash of the Rom you're running....

Reinstall the rom... Do a dalvik and cache wipe.. Should be fine not doing a factory reset...
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w8setter said:
Restore nandroid...or probably a dirty flash of the Rom you're running....
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Naddict said:
Reinstall the rom... Do a dalvik and cache wipe.. Should be fine not doing a factory reset...
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Thanks folks! Sadly I forgot to nandroid before jellybomb, my last nandroid is blazer 1.6 lol. Oh well it is my punishment to have to re install 1.7

Like naddict said you should be able to reflash without factory wipe which means you won't loose data/apps/settings/etc.

Naddict said:
Reinstall the rom... Do a dalvik and cache wipe.. Should be fine not doing a factory reset...
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w8setter said:
Like naddict said you should be able to reflash without factory wipe which means you won't loose data/apps/settings/etc.
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Oh I totally misread that, thank you

In what order should be done.
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dirty whactcha macall it... man i cant wait to learn this stuff...

jkvalentine88 said:
dirty whactcha macall it... man i cant wait to learn this stuff...
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Well a clean install would be when you wipe EVERYTHING and start fresh. So a dirty flash is when you flash but don't wipe everything first.
And, yes, I am ignoring all the different jokes that could be made.

where is the infamous darkside superwipe download??????????????????

?????
I searched all over

You just didn't use enough question marks.
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Download.
now.

please..? anyone??? wtf is this community about? sarcasm and hidden vital files?

OptimusCrack said:
please..? anyone??? wtf is this community about? sarcasm and hidden vital files?
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What recovery are you on?
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Vital? You don't need a super wipe. And you only need the cache wipe if you're using CWM5. If you don't know how to properly wipe..
1. Wipe Factory data reset
2. Wipe cache
3. go into mounts and storage
4. Wipe system
5. Wipe data
6. Wipe cache
7. Go to advanced
8. Wipe dalvik cache
Simple eh? Is this your first device? Super wipe scripts are very uncommon. Better that you learn how to do it the old fashion way for your next handset than rely on a shortcut.
But... if you insist. Google the derek jay source forge. Its in there in dark side tools. There's a reason he discontinued them.
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What he said.. I recommend upgrading to the newest cwm or twrp recoveries if you haven't done so yet.. The superwipe scripts are not needed on them
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Well I guess the Koodo version of this phone is **** because Ive done a factory wipe twice and wiped the system partition twice then wiped cache and dalvik twice each then flashed PA ROM and CM10 and neither of them will go past bootloop, but hey aokp works fine except for random reboots and rare sod's.
Just saying, I know what Im doing btw guy
and yes 5.0.2.6 cwm

OptimusCrack said:
Well I guess the Koodo version of this phone is **** because Ive done a factory wipe twice and wiped the system partition twice then wiped cache and dalvik twice each then flashed PA ROM and CM10 and neither of them will go past bootloop, but hey aokp works fine except for random reboots and rare sod's.
Just saying, I know what Im doing btw guy
and yes 5.0.2.6 cwm
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Upgrade recoveries..
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That guys sarcasm made me defensive
Could you kindly inform me of how to do that

Thederekjay has move on, and he has removed the link to his creation "superwipe" ,development of the superwipe is discontinued. If you really need a copy of it, you can PM him (nicely).

OptimusCrack said:
That guys sarcasm made me defensive
Could you kindly inform me of how to do that
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I understand that but don't take it so personal.. CWM 6+ is in the development section or flash twrp all your bootloop problems should be gone!
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Ive always been a CWM guy.. but TRWPs wipe is much more convenient. All wipe options are on the same screen and they work pretty quick. There's a flashable zip somewhere in the twrp thread. Flashing it through goomanager is a pain. Also how exactly are you wiping? The only way I know to get a boot loop is to wipe your cache and dalvik after flashing the ROM or you're on CWM 5.0.2.7.
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RushAOZ said:
Ive always been a CWM guy.. but TRWPs wipe is much more convenient. All wipe options are on the same screen and they work pretty quick. There's a flashable zip somewhere in the twrp thread. Flashing it through goomanager is a pain. Also how exactly are you wiping? The only way I know to get a boot loop is to wipe your cache and dalvik after flashing the ROM or you're on CWM 5.0.2.7.
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I don't trust goo manager for flashing and I also don't trust rom manager.. Flashing with either of them has never worked right for me.. Better to do it in recovery!
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OptimusCrack said:
That guys sarcasm made me defensive
Could you kindly inform me of how to do that
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My bad, I didn't know you were a sensitive chick.
So I went to the Google.com, it's this private website, and typed in "Darkside super wipe" and the first link that came up was this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955
There's a download link.
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RTFOP said:
My bad, I didn't know you were a sensitive chick.
So I went to the Google.com, it's this private website, and typed in "Darkside super wipe" and the first link that came up was this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477955
There's a download link.
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Lmfao..
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I also recommend switching over to TWRP, there is a sticky in the android development section for this phone including a link for download and instructions for flashing it.

dsg32 said:
I also recommend switching over to TWRP, there is a sticky in the android development section for this phone including a link for download and instructions for flashing it.
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+1 I switched to TWRP and never looked back.

Rtfop, well write it down
Aaanyways I was about 3 letters and the enter button away from switching to twrp when I wondered what will happen to my old restores, I need one

OptimusCrack said:
Rtfop, well write it down
Aaanyways I was about 3 letters and the enter button away from switching to twrp when I wondered what will happen to my old restores, I need one
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Unfortunately cwm restores do not work with twrp.. That may be a deciding factor in which recovery you use..
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Is it necessary to wipe data when updating a you rom

Not flashing a new ROM just flashing an update of the same.
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No but you can always wipe if you end up having force closes or issues a clean install is usually recommended. I don't unless I do experience issues but that's just me.

That's good to hear cause I've been sick of restoring all my app. Thanks for the quick reply
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AWagg88 said:
That's good to hear cause I've been sick of restoring all my app. Thanks for the quick reply
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The only I time I do I full wipe within the same Rom is if the dev strongly recommends it.
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Is it necessary to wipe every time you poo? Not necessarily, but it is always a good idea to at least wipe once.

Jizzylax said:
Is it necessary to wipe every time you poo? Not necessarily, but it is always a good idea to at least wipe once.
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Lmao Well said

Totally!
Yes, you could end up with a brick if you don't, it's actually likely.

Flarbenshweezel said:
Yes, you could end up with a brick if you don't, it's actually likely.
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I wouldn't go so far as to say it's likely. Especially when flashing an update of the same rom.

Okay here i goes
Moving from ICS to Jellybean
You need format /system, /data, /cache, /dalvic cache
Same goes moving from Sense roms to AOSP.
Updating a current ROM.
Typically, I will just wipe cache and dalvic cache. unless advised by dev.
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sjpritch25 said:
Okay here i goes
Moving from ICS to Jellybean
You need format /system, /data, /cache, /dalvic cache
Same goes moving from Sense roms to AOSP.
Updating a current ROM.
Typically, I will just wipe cache and dalvic cache. unless advised by dev.
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You need to purchase Titanium backup because that's a great tool for restoring apps. However, it too has its limitations. You can't restore data from ICS to jellybean. Or Sense to AOSP. Just apps

Jizzylax said:
Is it necessary to wipe every time you poo? Not necessarily, but it is always a good idea to at least wipe once.
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Flarbenshweezel said:
Yes, you could end up with a brick if you don't, it's actually likely.
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When you see it, you'll **** bricks.

Question about updating a rom.

OK I wanted to to if you have to factory reset and all that when you flash a new update on a rom. Or do you just flash it without clearing your data. Thanks.
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CaLLm3LAzY- said:
OK I wanted to to if you have to factory reset and all that when you flash a new update on a rom. Or do you just flash it without clearing your data. Thanks.
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If you're updating you can just wipe cache and dalvik :good:

BAM1789 said:
If you're updating you can just wipe cache and dalvik :good:
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A lot of the time you don't even have to do that, you can just go ahead and flash. It's always a good idea though. It's also good to do a full reset when flashing updates from, i.e., CM10 to 10.1.

BAM1789 said:
If you're updating you can just wipe cache and dalvik :good:
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Thanks!
Fracta1 said:
A lot of the time you don't even have to do that, you can just go ahead and flash. It's always a good idea though. It's also good to do a full reset when flashing updates from, i.e., CM10 to 10.1.
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Thanks!
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