I'm a new user can anyone tell me what is clean install n watch is procedure step by step
When you wipe System & Data it's called Clean Install this is necessary only when recommended by the developer or when flashing a different ROM.
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
2. Go to Advanced -> Wipe Cache -> Wipe Dalvik Cache -> Wipe System -> Wipe Data.
Note:- Usually, in most cases, (i.e. Unless explicitly mentioned by the OP to do Clean Install because of major changes) while updating the same ROM we can simply flash the new version without wiping data it's called dirty flash.
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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)
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I tried to change my sim pin code but this isn't working, there is no input field or the keyboard doesn't appear.
I can not find the function to copy phone contacts to my sim memory, only the other way around is possible.
version is 3.2, dunno in 3.3?
some feedback on this please?
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re-flashing a rom always fixes problems if doing the correct formatting when flashing the rom e.g. wipe data / facotry reset > wipe cache partition > wipe dalvik cache > [OPTIONAL] Format System (located in Mounts & Storage)
i do that for every rom i install and seems to have no issues what so ever
MrModMan said:
re-flashing a rom always fixes problems if doing the correct formatting when flashing the rom e.g. wipe data / facotry reset > wipe cache partition > wipe dalvik cache > [OPTIONAL] Format System (located in Mounts & Storage)
i do that for every rom i install and seems to have no issues what so ever
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Ok I understand that but in this case is it perhaps just because the rom isn't equipt with it, that the functions are simply missing because this rom is still in developement you know? Just wondering if others or missing these features too?
thanks
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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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)
Hi,
would you consider following the steps below as a "clean flash"?!
1. Boot into Recovery
2. Make a Nandroid backup
3. Wipe data/factory reset
4. Wipe cache partition
5. Wipe Dalvik Cache
6. Flash ROM
7. DO NOT REBOOT – STAY IN RECOVERY
8. Select backup and restore
9. Select advanced restore
10. Select the Nandroid backup you made above
11. Select Restore data
I am having problems setting up an exchange account so I wanted to do a clean flash to see if it solves the problem!
Thanks!
Uh.
4 and 5 are redundant after performing 3.
Restoring data from a nandroid within recovery is the same thing as not wiping anything in recovery before flashing. Also you should wipe system partition at some point before flashing ROM.
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