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Wipe what? uh?

I'm trying to flash my Hero using the guide on Theunlockr
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-your-htc-hero/
In step 8 it says "Select Wipe from the menu, then select Apply Update.zip"
Problem is, I have several wipe options!
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe Dalvik-cache
Wipe SD:ext partition
Wipe battery stats
Wipe rotate settings
Which one is the correct one?

Wipe the first two. If you use apps 2 sd in the future you may have to wipe 3 as well but I am guessing you just need the first two.

Thanks for the quick reply! I did the first one, but the second one gave me an error: "Error: Run 'wipe dalvik' via adb!"
So I did
Code:
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>adb shell
/ # wipe dalvik
wipe dalvik
unmounting /data
No ext partition found!
I'm surely doing something wrong here...

What custom recovery are you using?

zaphyr said:
Thanks for the quick reply! I did the first one, but the second one gave me an error: "Error: Run 'wipe dalvik' via adb!"
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I'm pretty certain this is an error with the recovery image, and that the wipe is actually successful (see here)
Regards,
Dave

Right again! I have now flashed the device with the VillainROM

you just need the first wipe

problem after install zip

HI all super place this is would like a little help if possable
iv got a sony arc s can root and load in to recover mode but when i try to install any rom from zip it will do all the normal stuff then says reboot ..
after that it just sstays on the sony logo does not go no more no matter how long i leave it ... can you help me in this am i doing some thing wronge :fingers-crossed:

flash the supporting kernel
PLZ SPECIFY WHICH RO YOU HAVE INSTALLED
if you are using a custom rom then IT IS NECESSARY TO FLASH THE KERNEL FOR THE SAME!!!
Eg:- if using ics based rom the flash a kernel for ics, if using cynogenmod the flash the kernel for that..etc
also clear cache,wipe data and dalvik cache using CWM..
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If you want to flash the custom kernel, you should unlock bootloader first.
If your bootloader is unlocked, first flash the custom kernel (ics/jb/gb) thru fastboot that supports the ROM you are installing.
After flashing the custom kernel, wipe user data, wipe cache partition, advanced-> wipe dalvik cache and flash the ROM. Reboot the phone.

hi thanks for your replys
im trying to install
Original Xperia T ICS Rom v5.0 for ARC/ARC-S based on (4.0.4) 587 [9th-Oct-2012]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746508
mybe a step im doing wronge im not shore follow it step by step
3.1- wipe factory date <<<< does not show this where is this or is it called soem thing els
3.2- wipe cache partition
3.3- wipe delvik cache
3.4- wipe system <<<< does not show this where is this or is it called soem thing els
i see
reboot otions
install zip from sd
apply /sd/update
factory reset
wipe cache partition
backup restore
mount storage
advanced
power off
in advance
reboot recovery
wipe dalvik cache
wipe battery stats
reboot error
key test
show log
partition sd card
fix permissions
that all that in recovery
?

Its in detail!!
THAT'S an ICS rom from xperia t
FROM that post it's clear(text copied from the post)
STEPS ARE QUITE CLEAR AND STRAIGHT FORWARD
How to install.... please do all step as i am describing
Step-1) Download & Flash the kernel From here available in downloads
Quote:
Step-2) Please download Xperia Arc-S 4.0.4_431 ftf pack from here only and flash it through flash tools , in Arc and arc-s both , FTF is available in downloads
Flash every thing from ftf pack just exclude two things
1. simlock.ta
2. Kernel.sin
do not flash these two things, after flash power up your phone and let it start completely, now copy rom zip into SD card , and reboot your device into recovery
Why you need to do this ???
It will give you 440-MB internal memory and 419-MB System Rom memory
If you already have these memories then you can skip this step
3) go into recovery and wipe these things
3.1- wipe factory date
3.2- wipe cache partition
3.3- wipe delvik cache
3.4- wipe system
4) now flash my rom after flash reboot your phone and wait for 60 seconds
5) Tick unknown source, then reboot it recovery again and flash the Xperia T lock-screen mod
6) reboot and enjoy do not wipe data after this for more info read recommendations
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AGAIN FOR YOUR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
**YOUR BOOTLOADER MUST BE UNLOCKED AND YOU MUST HAVE THE KERNEL INSTALLED PROVIDED IN THAT POST
**YOU MUST install THOSE FTF files excluding (THIS STEP IS DONE IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE INTERNAL MEMORY CAUSE XPERIA T ROM REQUIRE A HIGHER VALUE OF INTERNEL MEMORY WHICH IS BY DEFAULT NOT PRESENT IN ARC/S)
1. simlock.ta
2. Kernel.sin
**NOW GO INTO RECOVERY
3.1- wipe factory date ==factory reset
3.2- wipe cache partition
3.3- wipe delvik cache
3.4- wipe system ==MOUNT and storage>format/system
**THEN install the rom (the zip file) via install zip from sdcard
then step 5,6
I THINK I MADE IT QUITE DESCRIPTIVE NOW AND YOU WOULD BE ABLE TO INSTALL THAT ROM
BTW YOU MUST POST THIS PROBLEM IN THAT THREAD ITSELF SO THAT OTHER PERSON WHO IS FACING THE SIMILAR PROBLEM OR HAVE OVER-COME THIS PROBLEM CAN HELP FOR SURE!!!
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thanks m8 will try now let you know thanks again for your reply

m8 i cannot thank you any more it worked thank q again :good:

[Q] Help My Gio don't boot

Hello to all,
I have try to install the [ROM][CM10.1.4] - modded - [stable-20130826] - OTA.
I follow every step as requested in the post
•Boot into CWM Recovery -> OK
•Wipe data/factory reset -> OK
•Format /System -> OK
•Install zip from SD card / choose ROM zip from SD card ->OK
•After installation reboot system now -> OK
•1st Boot take about 3 - 5 minutes (caches are generated in this time) -> This step never boot wait make all the process again and nothing.
I have read a lot of threads in the fórum and discover that I should wipe the Dalkiv Cache. I try to make that in CWM recobery but when I choose that menu the menu disapear in a few second's automaticly and I can't say yes to wipe the Dalvik Cache.
Already take out the baterry rpeat all the steps 3 or 4 times and always the same even with another ROM. I have not tryed with OTA ROM.
I think not sure the problem is with the Dalvik cache I try to wipe in adb mode (in CWM recovery) but I can´t find the correct comand (some of the lines start with "su") but this line don't work.
Some one could help me? I try to make the phone better and now I don't have phone.
Hope some one copuld help me I really need the phone.
Thanks in advance for your support.
Best Regards
_GOLD_

Problem fixed.
I have installed the CWM with 4ext + rfs and that version don't let me wipe Dalvik Cache.
I have installed the CWM only with 4ext, and the problem's are solved.
Don't understand really why but already can install custom ROM.
Thanks any way.
Regards
_GOLD_

Can't delete a rom (CM11) to install new one

****edit: It appears that the option "format /system" which is tucked away in a sub menu did the trick and erased the rom.
I am trying to completely delete a rom I have installed which is CyanogenMod 11 but it seems to stay no matter what, or I'm not doing it right.
First I go into recovery with the power+vol down and choosing recovery.
I have ClockworkMod 5.8.1.5.
From there I choose the wipe data/factory reset and also the wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache.
Then I choose the install zip from sd card to install Blackout_ICS_Incredible_v4.0.zip
After following the installer instructions and rebooting it goes back to CM11...
Any ideas how to wipe CM11 from my device?
Thanks :good:

Netanel1 said:
****edit: It appears that the option "format /system" which is tucked away in a sub menu did the trick and erased the rom.
I am trying to completely delete a rom I have installed which is CyanogenMod 11 but it seems to stay no matter what, or I'm not doing it right.
First I go into recovery with the power+vol down and choosing recovery.
I have ClockworkMod 5.8.1.5.
From there I choose the wipe data/factory reset and also the wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache.
Then I choose the install zip from sd card to install Blackout_ICS_Incredible_v4.0.zip
After following the installer instructions and rebooting it goes back to CM11...
Any ideas how to wipe CM11 from my device?
Thanks :good:
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Try formatting with fastboot.
Boot your device into fastboot and type these commands
Code:
fastboot devices
Just to be sure ur devic is connected
Code:
fastboot format system
Code:
fastboot format data
Code:
fastboot format boot
If the above doesnt work, susbtitute
Code:
format
with
Code:
erase

4EXT Recovery 1.0.0.6 R2
try changing the recovery via bootloader, download latest 4ext recovery zip then rename it to PD98IMG and place it to your root directory of your sdcard. Then go into bootloader it will automatically detect zip file and will ask you for update, press volume up to start the update, reboot and your done. After flashing new recovery go into recovery and then wipe/format from there format all partitions except sd card. When done go back to main menu and select info to see the free space/size of all partitions.
Device: HTC Desire HD
ROM: CM11 M8.1
Recovery: 4EXT 1.0.0.6 R3 build 8
If it helped you then pressing then press the thanks button.

probem with recovery htc desire 816 D816w

hi all
i unlock board and install recovery by a lot of ways and root device but when i try to flash a new rom and go to recovery mode i dont fund "install zip"
it only have menu:
reboot system now
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
thanks

Use last version of "Twrp" recovery to install costume rom or nandroid backup or each zip file that must intall by recovery .