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Hi,
For example, on my galaxy s2, i pictures, movies, apps and whenever i did a hard-reset everything was deleted.
But on galaxy nexus the only thing i notice gets deleted is the apps i install, so the pictures are still there, and the files i create are also still there. I've also tried with a full wipe tool, but still they're there.
Is there something wrong with my phone, or there's no hard-reset like the s2?
I have Android revulotion HD rom with Original stock kernel.
Darwichee said:
Hi,
For example, on my galaxy s2, i pictures, movies, apps and whenever i did a hard-reset everything was deleted.
But on galaxy nexus the only thing i notice gets deleted is the apps i install, so the pictures are still there, and the files i create are also still there. I've also tried with a full wipe tool, but still they're there.
Is there something wrong with my phone, or there's no hard-reset like the s2?
I have Android revulotion HD rom with Original stock kernel.
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Ive actually noticed this myself the last time I "wiped" my device and found the same thing. Pics, etc were all still there even though it put me through the steps for setting up my phone again as it did when I first got it.
Why IS this happening?
yiannisthegreek said:
Ive actually noticed this myself the last time I "wiped" my device and found the same thing. Pics, etc were all still there even though it put me through the steps for setting up my phone again as it did when I first got it.
Why IS this happening?
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I know, but is this a bug, or is there another option for erasing everything on the sd beside doing it from the pc?
thanks
If you factory reset from the settings menu it is supposed to be a full wipe. If you factory reset from recovery it does not wipe the SD card.
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joshnichols189 said:
If you factory reset from the settings menu it is supposed to be a full wipe. If you factory reset from recovery it does not wipe the SD card.
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Are you really sure of this, because as i said, i was doing a factory reset as it should be done, but i still have my pictures, and the root file i created =(
Darwichee said:
Hi,
For example, on my galaxy s2, i pictures, movies, apps and whenever i did a hard-reset everything was deleted.
But on galaxy nexus the only thing i notice gets deleted is the apps i install, so the pictures are still there, and the files i create are also still there. I've also tried with a full wipe tool, but still they're there.
Is there something wrong with my phone, or there's no hard-reset like the s2?
I have Android revulotion HD rom with Original stock kernel.
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I was having this terrible experience while I was trying to do a factory reset before flashing a new build from AOKP. Nothing was deleted, and I tried like 3 times : Factory Reset in Android, Wipe Data in Recovery, etc...nothing changed.
Finally, I flashed back the stock rom 4.0.2 from Google and did a factory reset and it worked, everything was erased including pics, musics, apps, etc.
So obviously it's a bug. You can ONLY do a factory reset in stock rom (ics) but not in a custom rom (AOKP or Android HD, ...).
Hope it helps.
heo_con184 said:
I was having this terrible experience while I was trying to do a factory reset before flashing a new build from AOKP. Nothing was deleted, and I tried like 3 times : Factory Reset in Android, Wipe Data in Recovery, etc...nothing changed.
Finally, I flashed back the stock rom 4.0.2 from Google and did a factory reset and it worked, everything was erased including pics, musics, apps, etc.
So obviously it's a bug. You can ONLY do a factory reset in stock rom (ics) but not in a custom rom (AOKP or Android HD, ...).
Hope it helps.
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Recovery WILL NOT DELETE YOUR PICTURES.
Ever. If they are on your virtual SD card, they will NOT BE DELETED.
joshnichols189 said:
Recovery WILL NOT DELETE YOUR PICTURES.
Ever. If they are on your virtual SD card, they will NOT BE DELETED.
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Sorry I didn't make it clear. I understand that Wipe Data in Recovery will leave things untouched in sdcard.
heo_con184 said:
Sorry I didn't make it clear. I understand that Wipe Data in Recovery will leave things untouched in sdcard.
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Alright haha. Sorry not trying to be a jerk but just tired of explaining it to some people who don't read (not you )
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heo_con184 said:
I was having this terrible experience while I was trying to do a factory reset before flashing a new build from AOKP. Nothing was deleted, and I tried like 3 times : Factory Reset in Android, Wipe Data in Recovery, etc...nothing changed.
Finally, I flashed back the stock rom 4.0.2 from Google and did a factory reset and it worked, everything was erased including pics, musics, apps, etc.
So obviously it's a bug. You can ONLY do a factory reset in stock rom (ics) but not in a custom rom (AOKP or Android HD, ...).
Hope it helps.
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joshnichols189 said:
Recovery WILL NOT DELETE YOUR PICTURES.
Ever. If they are on your virtual SD card, they will NOT BE DELETED.
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joshnichols189 said:
Alright haha. Sorry not trying to be a jerk but just tired of explaining it to some people who don't read (not you )
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If you're meaning me, then if you also would read, then you would understand, that i was saying factory reset, AND recovery mode wipe, so i mean, i tried everything i could. But heo_con184 explained everything for me now, and now i know it's the ROM 4.03 that can't do this.
thanks
I've got an similar problem, but in my case "wipe data/ factory reset" from recovery mode doesn't delete anything. When I choose "wipe data/ factory reset" in recovery and then choose to reboot after it tells me it finished deleting, it just boots like nothing has changed. It doesn't aks me to setup my phone (Galaxy Nexus). I also tried to wipe the cash in recovery. I also tried "fastboot oem unlock" which should delete data as an side-affect (for security-reasons). I tried CWM (ClockWorkMod recovery) to do a wipe of cash, dalvik-chache and a reset with CWM. But after all this affords every time I boot my device it shows the home-screen with all the app-logos arranged in exactly the same positions as I have arranged them (not the default positions and I'm not asked to go through setup). After showing me the homescreen for a few seconds, it reboots (thats the reason why I want to do a reset).
Has anybody an Idea how I could get my phone to work again?
Maybe flashing the OS (https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images)?
The strange thing is that I have never modified the OS. I have always only used the automativ OTA updates.
Neinkob said:
I've got an similar problem, but in my case "wipe data/ factory reset" from recovery mode doesn't delete anything.
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Probably its a hardware-problem https://www.androidpit.de/forum/584276/google-galaxy-nexus-galaxy-nexus-speicher-system-kaputt
Darwichee said:
If you're meaning me, then if you also would read, then you would understand, that i was saying factory reset, AND recovery mode wipe, so i mean, i tried everything i could. But heo_con184 explained everything for me now, and now i know it's the ROM 4.03 that can't do this.
thanks
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Have you tried wiping internal storage ? Wiping data wipes installed apps , your info like email and just returns you to a state of re-setting up the rom . I would think you'd need to also wipe internal storage where pics , music , downloads , nandroids etc and everything else is stored . I'm not saying it's not a bug , just asking if anyone having the issue has tried that from recovery .
One more thing to the guy who wanted to wipe everything to install a custom rom . There's absolutely no need to wipe internal storage to flash a rom . If you were installing a new version of windows would you delete all the drives where your pictures and everything else you've ever collected just to put windows on c drive ? Absolutely no you wouldn't . This is about the same thing .Wiping system , data , cache and dalvik is all you ever need to do going from kitkat to Lollipop or anywhere else . NO NEED . Recovery's and custom roms are set up like that to protect the people who might accidently wipe all their treasured stuff from storage and then crying for days at the loss .
Hey guys, I just got a Note 3 and I am looking to sell my Galaxy S3. I hadn't used it much but regardless it's obvious I have to do a factory reset so it wipes all my data and also gives the guy I sell it to a fresh phone.
But I've heard resetting an S3 is not as straightforward as it should be. Now the phone is unlocked (does reset remove the unlock?). So there are two resets? Hard reset and soft ware reset? Which one do y'all recommend and how do you do it? Which reset mode will let the new user use it as if it's a new phone?
You can do a wipe from the OS and also a wipe from stock recovery.
The phone will remain unlocked.
audit13 said:
You can do a wipe from the OS and also a wipe from stock recovery.
The phone will remain unlocked.
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Is the OS wipe where you go to settings and select backup and factory reset? Doesn't the OS wipe leave your saved stuff/collected info on the phone?
edo101 said:
Is the OS wipe where you go to settings and select backup and factory reset? Doesn't the OS wipe leave your saved stuff/collected info on the phone?
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It shouldn't. In case it does, that's why I also suggested wiping it from recovery.
To really be safe, you could flash a stock ROM via Odin, depending on the OS that's currently installed.
audit13 said:
It shouldn't. In case it does, that's why I also suggested wiping it from recovery.
To really be safe, you could flash a stock ROM via Odin, depending on the OS that's currently installed.
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I guess recovery is the Hard reset this guy is talking about here?:
http://www.androidpit.com/en/androi...alaxy-S3-Factory-Reset-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S3
If so are those directions:
Settings > Personal > Back Up and Reset > Factory Data Reset > Reset Device > Delete All.
Correct? I don't wanna flash anything. I bought the phone a week ago, still on stock 4.1.1 lol just a vanilla AT&T unlocked phone
I'm thinking of a factory reset but I'm curious to know if a stock flash is better to wipe out and clean up any possible faulty files , then re-do the phone
Thanks
pbman1953 said:
I'm thinking of a factory reset but I'm curious to know if a stock flash is better to wipe out and clean up any possible faulty files , then re-do the phone
Thanks
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I do both, factory data reset from the settings menu and then boot to download mode and Odin.
Misterxtc said:
I do both, factory data reset from the settings menu and then boot to download mode and Odin.
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thankss
Hello guys, this is my procedure of flashing stock ROM, wipe everything in internal storage and return factory state when I was using my old phone Samsung Galaxy Note 1.
Flash Philz Recovery using PC Odin.
Go to Recovery Mode immediately and do "5 Wipes" including (Wipe Data/Factory Reset), (Wipe Cache Partition), (Wipe Dalvik Cache), (Format emmc), (Format \system)
Reboot into Download Mode from Philz recovery.
Flash stock GT-N7000 ROM using PC Odin, then root using Chinese one-key root app.
Use Triangle Away app to reset flash counter to 0 when possible and willing to.
My G3 D855 is currently in Android 4.4.2, Kernal version 3.4.0, Build number is KVT49L.A1413976435, Software version is V10n-HKG-XX.
And my questions are:
Are there any similar ways to clean my device like I did to my old GT-N7000? I mean wipe all 5 options in Philz recovery or other recovery that can do the same thing without any trouble or bad side-effects occured, maybe official kernal / recovery can't wipe that clean and effeciently like Philz touch, I just want to have a clean device like exact the same status when I bought it.
As you can see I emphasize the software version of my D855, because I can't find the exact same stock firmware on the internet, I only found V10b-HKG-XX, in lgkdz.com or other tutorial sites. I think finding the exact same stock firmware that matches the factory one when buying it is the best, I wonder where I can find that...?
That's all of my question for now... Thanks a lot in advance! And sorry for the long words...
To revert to 0, flash a kdz firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
check your imei here and you have the lastest kdz for your G3 : http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?firmware=1
If you are on untouched stock rom, you can also do a factory reset and all is wipe and clean
jac10000 said:
To revert to 0, flash a kdz firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089
check your imei here and you have the lastest kdz for your G3 : http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?firmware=1
If you are on untouched stock rom, you can also do a factory reset and all is wipe and clean
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I know that website, but if you take a closer look on my words, I said I found V10B and now my firmware is V10H. And I am not sure that the firmware I downloaded is 4.2.2 or 5.0 because I don't want 5.0, I want 4.2.2 V10-HKG-XX...
And factory reset will wipe all 5 things I mentioned? Dalvik, \system, \data etc.?
Vulturon said:
I know that website, but if you take a closer look on my words, I said I found V10B and now my firmware is V10H. And I am not sure that the firmware I downloaded is 4.2.2 or 5.0 because I don't want 5.0, I want 4.2.2 V10-HKG-XX...
And factory reset will wipe all 5 things I mentioned? Dalvik, \system, \data etc.?
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Yep... Hard (Factory) Reset will erase everything from your device including your personal data, info and accounts. In a few words, you will restore your LG G3 to its initial state, the same that is provided when you first buy a new Android device.
573v3 said:
Yep... Hard (Factory) Reset will erase everything from your device including your personal data, info and accounts. In a few words, you will restore your LG G3 to its initial state, the same that is provided when you first buy a new Android device.
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It can be done by only pressing Factory reset option in recovery mode? No need to do other things like wipe Dalvik cache or some other things? From my experience factory reset actually didn't wipe system root folders...
Vulturon said:
It can be done by only pressing Factory reset option in recovery mode? No need to do other things like wipe Dalvik cache or some other things? From my experience factory reset actually didn't wipe system root folders...
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Reading your initial Post, you are looking to;
" I just want to have a clean device like exact the same status when I bought it."
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Then do a Full Factory Reset, Internal Settings or Hardware Buttons. You cannot just Flash a Custom Recovery (TWRP/CWM ~ not Philz) without first "Rooting" your Phone.. You will have no Root Folders if you haven't Rooted...
How to Hard Reset LG G3
USE INTERNAL SETTINGS
Take your phone and tap on Menu.
Then choose Settings.
Go towards Backup and Reset and choose Factory Data Reset.
Tap on Reset Phone and also choose Erase Everything.
Agree with the alert and complete the hard reset process.
USE HARDWARE BUTTONS
Method 1
Turn off your phone: press power button and select “power off” or press and hold power key for 5 or 6 seconds.
Then press and hold power and volume down buttons at the same time.
Release the buttons when the LG logo appears.
Immediately press and hold power and volume down keys until the hard reset menu appears.
If you can’t get it from the first time, just practice a little bit more, as you just have to be fast.
Method 2
Turn off your LG G3.
Press Volume Down and Power buttons at the same time.
The LG logo will be displayed; at the point release only the power button.
Immediately press power key again until the factory reset menu if displayed.
Method 3
Turn off your handset.
Press power and volume down keys at the same time.
Wait for the LG logo to appear and release the buttons.
Then, immediately press volume down and volume up buttons (simultaneously).
Release the keys once the hard reset menu is being displayed on your LG G3.
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573v3 said:
Then do a Full Factory Reset, Internal Settings or Hardware Buttons. You cannot just Flash a Custom Recovery (TWRP/CWM ~ not Philz) without first "Rooting" your Phone.. You will have no Root Folders if you haven't Rooted...
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I forgot to mention that actually I used PurpleDrake tool to root my G3 D855, so now if I want to clean up everything on my phone, including root status, everything from my phone, still hard reset is okay? It will back to absulote zero?
Vulturon said:
I forgot to mention that actually I used PurpleDrake tool to root my G3 D855, so now if I want to clean up everything on my phone, including root status, everything from my phone, still hard reset is okay? It will back to absulote zero?
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Did you forget to mention you have installed SuperSU, as well, by any chance??
If you have, then :- SuperSu > Settings > Scroll al lthe way down to > Full Unroot and Clean everything up.....:good:
If not :-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2802286
Hi guys, I think I'm having a little issue with hard resetting my phone. Everytime i go into recovery and do clean install, everything that is on my internal storage stays there, like my download folders, old folders and files etc. So how can i hard reset the phone. Also I've tried going into Settings > Back up and reset > Factory data reset > Reset device > Erase everything, but when i press erase everything, nothing happens. How can I fix this? I'm on eclipse v9 rom.
I'm having some issues with apps taking long time to load, that's why i wanted to hard reset and restart afresh.
naeem86 said:
Hi guys, I think I'm having a little issue with hard resetting my phone. Everytime i go into recovery and do clean install, everything that is on my internal storage stays there, like my download folders, old folders and files etc. So how can i hard reset the phone. Also I've tried going into Settings > Back up and reset > Factory data reset > Reset device > Erase everything, but when i press erase everything, nothing happens. How can I fix this? I'm on eclipse v9 rom.
I'm having some issues with apps taking long time to load, that's why i wanted to hard reset and restart afresh.
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You want to clear your internal storage too?
If yes then go to recovery>wipe>advance wipe>select internal storage,data,cache to clean your device and flash your rom again.
You could also flash a stock ROM via Odin and wipe in recovery mode before booting the stock ROM for the first time.
audit13 said:
You could also flash a stock ROM via Odin and wipe in recovery mode before booting the stock ROM for the first time.
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Did this one. Wiping normally through recovery wasn't working. I don't know why. Thanks guys.
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