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Need help flashing ROM

So, I've rooted and S-off'd now i want to flash a ROM - this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143456
But one of the first things i have to do, is wipe data/factory reset. But i have the recovery-RA-desire-v2.0.0-CM.img recovery image, so when i want to wipe, i get the following options:
- Wipe ALL userdata
- Wipe only /data
- Wipe only /sd-ext
- Wipe only /sdcard/ .android_secure
- Wipe only /cache
- Wipe only Dalvik-cache
- Wipe only battery stats
- Wipe only rotate settings
So when the tutorial tells me to wipe data/factory reset, does it mean "Wipe ALL userdata" or "Wipe only /data"?
I would ask the question in the ROM's thread, but i do not have enough posts to post in the android development area

numb92 said:
So, I've rooted and S-off'd now i want to flash a ROM - this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1143456
But one of the first things i have to do, is wipe data/factory reset. But i have the recovery-RA-desire-v2.0.0-CM.img recovery image, so when i want to wipe, i get the following options:
- Wipe ALL userdata
- Wipe only /data
- Wipe only /sd-ext
- Wipe only /sdcard/ .android_secure
- Wipe only /cache
- Wipe only Dalvik-cache
- Wipe only battery stats
- Wipe only rotate settings
So when the tutorial tells me to wipe data/factory reset, does it mean "Wipe ALL userdata" or "Wipe only /data"?
I would ask the question in the ROM's thread, but i do not have enough posts to post in the android development area
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Wiping everything is the recommended procedure for most roms. Wiping only data, for example, leaves data on the sd-ext partition which might result in problems. Basically wipe all in an option which spares you the time to do manually all the wipes necessary to install a ROM.

numb92 said:
But one of the first things i have to do, is wipe data/factory reset. But i have the recovery-RA-desire-v2.0.0-CM.img recovery image, so when i want to wipe, i get the following options:
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If I were you I'd use fastboot to erase boot, system, userdata and cache.. yes the, boot & system files are technically overwritten when you install a new ROM, and everything else is "deleted" (if you choose to delete it from recovery), however it's a more "cleaner" install that way (as in use fastboot to erase boot & system), and most of the time ROMs appear to work better.
You can use several tools with fastboot.. you can use cmd, however commands are specific and it takes a while to learn them (there are a lot of guides, but it takes practise), and there are some software platforms. Personally, I prefer to use fastboot commander as it gives me the most features, it however requires java JDK and android SDK (possible you already have this so check before installing.. if you are going to install it in the first place)

Gotta love the helpful people in this community
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Best way to wipe? Lol

What do you do to make your roms run great everytime. Wipe data 1x, 2x, 3x. Etc. I get force closes and wondering if I didn't wipe right. I also got boot manager with miui stable as rom 1. It's been acting wierd lately. Hoping Simone can give me tips on flashing through clockwork and installing through boot manager for best results.
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I don't use boot manager, but for a clean install of a ROM, format boot and system, and wipe data/Factory Reset, all just once.
cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache

Boot to cwm recovery.
Go to mounts and storrage menu.
Format every option available except emmc and sdcard.
Flash rom of your choosing.

PonsAsinorem said:
I don't use boot manager, but for a clean install of a ROM, format boot and system, and wipe data/Factory Reset, all just once.
cvpcs.org/blog/2011-06-05/time_to_wipe_data/cache
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Exactly what this guy said. Wipe data/factory reset takes care of /data, /datadata, and /cache all in one stroke. All that's left is /boot and /system

Also, with MIUI you may need to clear out your app cache regularly. Use this App Cache Cleaner, it's super simple. That should help your fc problems.

These are the steps I follow when flashing ROMs. Seems to work well for me:
Reboot your phone into Bootloader Mode. (You can do that by pressing and holding the Volume Down and Power buttons until HBOOT boots.)
Using the Volume keys, highlight Recovery and select it by tapping the Power button. Your phone will now boot to Recovery Mode.
Create a NANDroid backup of your current ROM. Go to Backup and Restoreand select Backupon the next screen. Wait until recovery finishes backing up your ROM.
Once done, go back to the main menu and perform a full wipe:
[*] ----> Select Wipe data/factory resetand confirm the action on the next screen.
[*] ----> Select Wipe cache partition and confirm the action on the next screen.
[*] ----> Go back to the main menu and select Advanced.From there, select Wipe Dalvik Cache and confirm the action on the next screen.
Select Install ZIP from SD card.
Select Choose ZIP from SD cardand locate the ROM.zip file. Confirm the action on the next screen to flash the ROM to your mobile phone.
Go back to the main menu and flash GoogleApps.zip in the same manner as in steps 6 and 7.
Go back to the main menu and select Reboot system now. This will reboot your phone with the new ROM.

What I normally do is boot into cwm and just do the factory reset/data wipe and that makes everything run nice and smooth whenever i flash a new rom.

ardax said:
Exactly what this guy said. Wipe data/factory reset takes care of /data, /datadata, and /cache all in one stroke. All that's left is /boot and /system
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Yes. I find that if you don't also do /boot and /system some things linger that can cause problems. I did not do this recently and it still remembered Wifi locations, brought up an old wallpaper and sounds choices via music and ringtones were severely limited. Don't be afraid, do what the man says!!

CyanoLou said:
Yes. I find that if you don't also do /boot and /system some things linger that can cause problems. I did not do this recently and it still remembered Wifi locations, brought up an old wallpaper and sounds choices via music and ringtones were severely limited. Don't be afraid, do what the man says!!
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No need to format boot. Some devices don't even support that option. Plus flashing a new ROM always flashes a new boot.img in its place which overwrites the old one. System is OK but then you have to flash gapps with updates where before its optional. Wiping system isn't a bad idea on sense ROMs as it doesn't always get wiped by the script. On aosp it does and on cm it wipes system after backing up gapps.
Also WiFi and wallpaper choices are stored in datadata not system. If wallpapers come back after a factory reset that is due to Google restore. Sound choices are stored in a database that needs to rebuild after a wipe.
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And in swoops tiny wielding the clue-by-four.
Normally I'll only wipe /system if I'm switching ROMs. Updating dailies doesn't require it.

Full cleaning method ...

Hi every, I want to make a FULL cleaning of my phone because I want to install a fresh ROM. I use Wipe data/factory and also wipe cache partition (CWM 6.0.1.1) and repeat several times but surprise I install the new ROM all the old settings was there meaning games data, google emails, sms messages, why? Exists any better method to clean all the old data for leave the new ROM clean install?
Cheers and thanks in advance

reynierpm said:
Hi every, I want to make a FULL cleaning of my phone because I want to install a fresh ROM. I use Wipe data/factory and also wipe cache partition (CWM 6.0.1.1) and repeat several times but surprise I install the new ROM all the old settings was there meaning games data, google emails, sms messages, why? Exists any better method to clean all the old data for leave the new ROM clean install?
Cheers and thanks in advance
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The steps to a clean flash are:
-wipe cache
-wipe dalvik
-make backup (just in case)
-wipe data/factory reset
-format system (under mounts/storage)
-flash ROM
-flash gapps
-reboot
-ENJOY
Hope that helps.
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I can't find where "wipe dalvik" is

reynierpm said:
I can't find where "wipe dalvik" is
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Under advanced.

reynierpm said:
I can't find where "wipe dalvik" is
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it's under advanced in CWM

Lock the bootloader and then root again. This will wipe EVERYTHING!! I repeat, EVERYTHING will be erased. ALL OF YOUR DATA will be gone!
That is the only way to ensure you won't have traces of anything left over.
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z06mike said:
Lock the bootloader and then root again. This will wipe EVERYTHING!! I repeat, EVERYTHING will be erased. ALL OF YOUR DATA will be gone!
That is the only way to ensure you won't have traces of anything left over.
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What you wrote is misleading.
"Rooting" does not wipe anything.
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe data, but that's it. It will not erase /system, /boot, or /cache.
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Just curious. Have you un-checked Settings -> Backup & reset -> Automatic restore?

Lol.. if you want a functional wipe then do my steps. It was needed with the incredible.
CWM - 6.
1.) Wipe data/Factory reset
2.) Mounts & Storage > Format SYSTEM - make sure it's SYSTEM and not Sdcard.
This helps clean the residue left from other roms
3.) Use superwipe if needed or just want to use it
4.) Flash Rom, gapps
5.) Wipe cache/dalvik if given instructions to.
Those are the proper wiping methods.
If your doing a flash over -
1.) Wipe cache and dalvik
2.) Install Rom and if necessary gapps
3.) Fix permissions?
Reboot
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withbloodskies said:
Lol.. if you want a full wipe then do my steps. It was needed with the incredible.
CWM - 6.
1.) Wipe data/Factory reset
2.) Mounts & Storage > Format SYSTEM - make sure it's SYSTEM and not Sdcard.
This helps clean the residue left from other roms
3.) Use superwipe if needed or just want to use it
4.) Flash Rom, gapps
5.) Wipe cache/dalvik if given instructions to.
Those are the proper wiping methods.
If your doing a flash over -
1.) Wipe cache and dalvik
2.) Install Rom and if necessary gapps
3.) Fix permissions?
Reboot
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Even that doesn't do a complete wipe, as it doesn't wipe the kernel, nor does it wipe the data in /sdcard (in which some apps store their settings).
If you want to fully wipe, transfer the files/data you want to keep to your PC, reboot into fastboot mode and type:
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
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efrant said:
Even that doesn't do a complete wipe, as it doesn't wipe the kernel, nor does it wipe the data in /sdcard (in which some apps store their settings).
If you want to fully wipe, transfer the files/data you want to keep to your PC, reboot into fastboot mode and type:
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
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Don't think boot is an option in CWM "dunno why" lol, I suppose if you wanted to go through those steps
CWM should add a few more options such as those.
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Looping Cyanogen logo after installing CM10.

Hello,
I have just installed CM10 on my Galaxy S3 SPH-L710. After installed the ROM and gapps, i rebooted the device and was stuck with a looping Cyanogen logo.
It's been going on for 15 - 20 minutes so far, and nothing has happened.
Any suggestions?
The ROM and gapps were picked from the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778266

1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. Format /system
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Install new ROM zip
6. Install gapps
did you do all these steps?

bestdayever said:
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. Format /system
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Install new ROM zip
6. Install gapps
did you do all these steps?
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Well, now i feel dumb.
completely forgot to do a data/factory reset. Thanks! all good now.

Loofah_Vandross said:
Well, now i feel dumb.
completely forgot to do a data/factory reset. Thanks! all good now.
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Awesome!
For future reference, when flashing TW -> CM, you need to do these steps.
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. Format /system
3. Wipe cache
4. Wipe dalvik
5. Install new ROM zip
6. Install gapps
for flashing CM -> newer CM you should generally
3. Wipe cache (optional but nice)
4. Wipe dalvik (optional but nice)
5. Install new ROM zip
6. Install gapps (optional but nice)

[Q] ViperX venom tweaks won´t stick - flash problems

When installing the new uppdate ViperX 3.3.0 - can I do a full wipe and install that or do I need the former versions first (3.2-3.2.4)?
I´ve had problems flashing numerous times but finally got it on the phone and then made the 2 other uppdates ota to 3.3.2 but when I´m in the venom tweaks and change the max cpu to 1300 and changes back to 1500 after a while and sometimes after reboots.
I checked the ticker "aply settings on boot". Sometimes the min cpu freq also changes by itselfes to 1300....
The "mount system r/w" ticker also never stays checked....
I´ve had problems flashing, it only worked when I didn´t do a full whipe on the 3.3.0 version.
Sometimes the flash crashed after 10-15% and sometimes when the flash was ok and finished I ended up on the white htc logo.
I did this:
1: Move the zip file to htc in my download folder.
2. using winrar, get the boot.img file - moved that to my Boot_Flash_Script folder.
3. Go to Bootloader
4. Connect htc one x to the pc - fastboot usb
5. In the Boot_Flash_Script folder - dubbelclick on the flash-boot-windows file.
The boot.img flashes ok and also the cache is cleared.
6. unplugg the htc and go into recovery.
7. Using Aroma Installer I wipe cache, wipe dalwik cache and (maybe this is wrong) wipe System.
8. Then I click Install - find the zip file and excecute that.
9. Choose the stock kernel.
10. Full wipe.
11. flashes.
Then it sometimes crashed at 10-15% or flashes ok and when i hit "Reboot" it hangs itself on the white htc logo.....
This also happened when I tried to flash Icecoldjelly…
What am I doing wrong?
Noooob-thanks,

Nothing really, but download the latest full rom and check the MD5 number, flash the boot.img again and do a full wipe in recovery....
Wipe cache partition
Wipe data/factory reset
Advanced - wipe dalvik cache
Mounts & storage - format cache, data, system
Just to be sure and then install the Rom.zip. choose in the aroma for a full wipe again and continue....the question about the kernel you answered correct with NO.
the mhz option probably doesn't stick because there is only a stock kernel available, we don't have custom kernels yet ....

When wipeing and factory reset, does it erase anything on my sd-card?
It shouldn, right, since its on sdcard0...?
Even with a factory reset it shouldn't erase nothing?

Nope

Great.
Thanks!

So after flashing the boot.img, go into recovery and basicly wipe everything except external storage?!
Under "Mount" there are 4 tickers : Mount System, Mount Data, Unmount Cache, Unmount SD Card.
Unmount Cache & Unmount SD Card are checked....
What to do there?
And then just flash the Rom, Full wipe in Aroma, chose stock kernel and that should do it?!

I will quote myself ! Do NOT touch the mount stuff only touch the FORMAT stuff
And ofcourse you do NOT format sdcard !!!
Mr Hofs said:
Nothing really, but download the latest full rom and check the MD5 number, flash the boot.img again and do a full wipe in recovery....
Wipe cache partition
Wipe data/factory reset
Advanced - wipe dalvik cache
Mounts & storage - format cache, data, system
Just to be sure and then install the Rom.zip. choose in the aroma for a full wipe again and continue....the question about the kernel you answered correct with NO.
the mhz option probably doesn't stick because there is only a stock kernel available, we don't have custom kernels yet ....
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Flashed the boot.img.
Wiped everything and did a factory reset then flashed the Rom and it worked.
Think the factory reset did the trick - the only thing I didn´t do before.
Thanks!!!!!!!!

Finally !!!