When flashing a new rom I know you want to clear cache, dalvik, factory reset..
is it recommended to wipe system as well or no?
Some roms will wipe system inside the script itself, but you don't know that without actually taking a look inside...I always wipe everything and then flash.
/data (factory reset)
/system
/cache
Dalvik is part of /data, so it will get wiped too.
CNexus said:
Some roms will wipe system inside the script itself, but you don't know that without actually taking a look inside...I always wipe everything and then flash.
/data (factory reset)
/system
/cache
Dalvik is part of /data, so it will get wiped too.
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thank you sir
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I tried to manually flash ROMs by booting into recovery. But in order to do that I need to do a full wipe. But I am not sure for this particular "Wipe Dalvik Cache" option. I select it and it says E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk1p2 (Invalid arguments)
But after I press Yes - Wipe Dalvik Cache is says Dalvik Cache wiped. Have I actually wipe that dalvik cache? =/
That's an error normally caused if you wiped data and cache then went onto wipe the Dalvik-Cache manually in the advanced menu.
What you are doing is trying to wipe it twice and it gets confused so throws up this error.
As a general rule you shouldn't need to use this advanced method if you have already wiped data and cache.
Not the best answer but I believe to be accurate.
Just use full wipe 1.3, saves loads of hassle for wiping between ROMs.
Depends on how often you update and change ROMs as has been discussed many times. This question was just asking about dalvik cache.
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Oh looks like I am wiping too much. haha. thanks guys!
Hi all, I'm new to android and just receive my HTC One X and have ARHD custom rom installed. I read somewhere stating that when flashing roms, I have to clear cache and dalvik cache. But when I did so, I received this error.
dalvik cache e:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]
Read somewhere that this is normal, is it? just want to confirm.
Also hope some of the veterans here can assist, when installing a kernel/ rom/ radio what do I have to do? I've read this post and am unsure if this is correct.
Rule of thumb for flashing and wiping - in recovery mode
flashing a rom - wipe data, cache partition, dalvik cache, format /system
flashing a kernel or a theme - wipe cache partition, dalvik cache, format /system
flashing a radio - wipe cache and dalvik and format system
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my ROM is clearing dalvik-cache during the installation process. No need to do it manually.
In ClockworkMod Recovery, can someone please clarify what is the difference between these two wipes :
Wipe data / factory reset
Wipe cache partition
I've just tried to flash a new build of AOKP without using none of these and i had problems like the google bar disappeared from my home screen and force closing in some apps.
I know it is recommended to do both wipes when updating the rom, but i just wanna know what is the difference between them and if i can try to wipe one before another to do a dirty flash.
Thanks
Wipe data/factory reset: formats /cache, and clears /data but leaves your "sdcard" untouched. This method ALSO wipes dalvik-cache as well, and is essentially the same as starting from scratch.
Wipe cache: this only formats /cache. Nothing else.
Dirty flash: don't wipe anything, because the ROM flashing process takes care of the necessary parts (like /system and then it rebuilds dalvik-cache on boot). Bit with aokp, you have to reflash gapps as well every time irrc. Also, there are no guarantees that you won't have issues. If you do, it is up to you to trouble shoot them yourself OR clean flash (factory reset) and then see if the see issues persist and then you can report problems.
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So, been running the nightlies and have noticed something since the latest M1.
I haven't narrowed down exactly WHEN it occurs, but it does occur often, I believe it's mostly when the screen is off though....
I'll receive a notification (gmail mainly, sometimes an sms) and my system goes nuts in that the haptic feedback is full force and gives double responses usually, followed by extreme lag to the point where I can't even answer calls if someone calls me. I am forced to restart, is this a current known issue? is anyone else having this problem?
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So, been running the nightlies and have noticed something since the latest M1.
I haven't narrowed down exactly WHEN it occurs, but it does occur often, I believe it's mostly when the screen is off though....
I'll receive a notification (gmail mainly, sometimes an sms) and my system goes nuts in that the haptic feedback is full force and gives double responses usually, followed by extreme lag to the point where I can't even answer calls if someone calls me. I am forced to restart, is this a current known issue? is anyone else having this problem?
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Fully wipe your phone...
Quasimodem said:
Fully wipe your phone...
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What do you mean by "fully wipe"?
This procedure?
Wipe Data \ Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Advanced => Wipe Dalvik Cache
Mounts and Storage => format /system & format /data & format /cache
Advanced => Reboot Recovery
Wipe Data \ Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Advanced => Wipe Dalvik Cache
Mounts and Storage => Mount /system
Mounts and Storage => Mount /data
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Advanced => Fix Permissions
Reboot system now.
All steps must be followed
BoredInIraq said:
What do you mean by "fully wipe"?
This procedure?
Wipe Data \ Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Advanced => Wipe Dalvik Cache
Mounts and Storage => format /system & format /data & format /cache
Advanced => Reboot Recovery
Wipe Data \ Factory Reset
Wipe Cache
Advanced => Wipe Dalvik Cache
Mounts and Storage => Mount /system
Mounts and Storage => Mount /data
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Advanced => Fix Permissions
Reboot system now.
All steps must be followed
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Those look familar
You really don't have to do all that... Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik, Format system, flash rom and gapps...
Quasimodem said:
Those look familar
You really don't have to do all that... Factory Reset, Wipe Cache, Wipe Dalvik, Format system, flash rom and gapps...
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Did it anyway, that notification issue has stopped (thanks!), BT seems to be working OK....modem didn't change and now cell signal seems to be slightly worse than it was (LTE), but still acceptable. Trying out the newest modem to see if it helps any...
I want to install a 4.3 ROM over my 4.2.2 ROM, in the instructions it wants me to do the following:
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset + Wipe Cache partition. (I have done this before).
2. Mount System + Storage
Format System
Format Data
Format Cache.
(Haven't done this before)
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (I have done this before)
So my question is what does step 2 do. I am scared it will wipe all my data like pictures audio files etc. that I want to keep.
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I want to install a 4.3 ROM over my 4.2.2 ROM, in the instructions it wants me to do the following:
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset + Wipe Cache partition. (I have done this before).
2. Mount System + Storage
Format System
Format Data
Format Cache.
(Haven't done this before)
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache (I have done this before)
So my question is what does step 2 do. I am scared it will wipe all my data like pictures audio files etc. that I want to keep.
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its alright to format /system, /data & /cache as long as you don't format the /sdcard, i always format /system /data even when i'm just updating the rom .. ^^
Just use factory reset in your custom recovery. It handles data and cache. You don't need to manually wipe system and you don't have to touch dalvik
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