Hi everyone!
I recently started messing around with some new kernels and themes but I find some wierd things happening when I go from one to another, so this is just my way of asking: "Is there any specific folders to wipe when in recovery mode before flashing a new kernel and new themes..?"
Until this point I don't know what the different "wiping" categories in recovery mode are for, only that they wipe a different section of the settings and applications on the phone.
I would be very thrilled if someone could explain what they each are for (what part of the system they wipe). I'm running Amon-RA 1.7.0.1 in case someone would wonder
Thank you very much in advance!
Kernels won't need a wipe in my experience. Usually same for themes, though potentially could need a dalvik cache wipe. Check with your themer for clarification if needed
Is it only the Dalvik cache that needs wiping between roms as well?
Between roms, you usually need to wipe data. Check with the dev. When going between devs, data almost always needs wiped.
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Hello,
I rooted my eris about a month ago and have flashed about every rom thats been on grdlock's site. But one thing I've never been quite clear on is the whole wipe process. Can someone explain the difference between the factory wipe and the dalvik wipe? For instance why should i do one or the other or both before flashing a new custom rom?
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Can anybody help??
The factory wipe cleans the phones OS out, the dalvik wipe clears the cache. You don't need to know exactly what they do to know they definitely make ROMs run much cleaner when you do it, because I really dont know the specifics. I don't know how commands are programmed into DOS but I still know that the commands work...if that metaphor makes any sense.
PS - you should definitely do both before flashing a new ROM or restoring a nandroid backup
thanks taco. that helps a ton.
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chaneer said:
thanks taco. that helps a ton.
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Sorry to let you down my friend.
factory wipe is like formating your harddrive on your computer before installing a new OS.
dalvik is a way to run multiple virtual machines where parts of the applications your running on android also run during normal operation to minimize memory and cpu usage, the cache obviously plays a part in memory usage, clearing this is like rebooting the ram on your computer to run faster.
in summary: format both and google your questions before asking them.
thanks guys. and trust me i did search all over for this but couldnt find a definitive answer. i just wanted to know for myself exactly what each "wipe-type" does, but i'll just stick with using both before i flash a new rom unless the dev instructs otherwise.
factory wipe is like formating your harddrive on your computer before installing a new OS.
dalvik is a way to run multiple virtual machines where parts of the applications your running on android also run during normal operation to minimize memory and cpu usage, the cache obviously plays a part in memory usage, clearing this is like rebooting the ram on your computer to run faster.
in summary: format both and google your questions before asking them.
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Factory wipe is not wiping the os
...factory is like restoring the os, to how it came when you first got your computer, deleting all your programs, personal files, and stuff, that you added over the life of your computer.
You got cache down though.
Hope that makes it a little more clear.
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Hey guys,
So I'm planning to flash the ROM at this URL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131217 but it requires that I "wipe" first. My rank says it all--I'm new to this stuff.
So, to the question; What should I wipe, and any tips on flashing this ROM?
Thanks,
Lacedaemon
Well, Its for a different phone, so I would say no.
First of all, Linux has a few different folders. /data is used to install all your apps and stuff, but /system is for the 0S and stuff. The /system section is restricted unless you gain root access. Anyways, /system isn't removed via factory reset, just /data. Installing a new rom, /system has files usually overwritten.... Hope that helps a little. The other folders are for cleaning up what's ever left over.
Hi, i'm going to be trying the new ICS ROM that was posted today and i'm currently running Mirage. because of all the framework changes in the new ROM along with some other weird stuff that's come up, i'm going to do a full wipe.
now i already learned the hard way not to choose "wipe data" in recovery because it wipes the sd-ext. so i'll just choose the format options in mount/storage.
my question is, do i still need to back up the apps in TB, or will they all still be technically installed once i mount the sd-ext after installing link2sd.
just hoping someone that uses it can offer advice of the cleanest way to go about this.
thanks!
Hello!
Today I just wanted to revert back to the newest MIUI weekly (with the stock kernel). It's just suits best for my daily usage. Before that, I've used bunch of Custom ROM's, used Siyah kernel and done some OC.
Now, my question is: Together with the usual things like:
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe cache
- Wipe dalvik cache
Is it good idea to also format partitions under CWM recovery (/system, /data or some others) to get as fresh, clean install as possible (just don't want to have any traces of ROM's, kernels or settings I had before). Didn't find any clear answers about that so that's why I'm posting it here.
Thanks!
I've done it a couple of times, had no problems. Just be sure to have the MIUI (Or whatever ROM you want to use) zip on the SD card.
Hi!
Yes, I do have the MIUI ROM zip on my device. So, to get as fresh install as possible, should I format all those partitions ? (/system, /data, /boot, /cache)?
matee89 said:
Hello!
Today I just wanted to revert back to the newest MIUI weekly (with the stock kernel). It's just suits best for my daily usage. Before that, I've used bunch of Custom ROM's, used Siyah kernel and done some OC.
Now, my question is: Together with the usual things like:
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe cache
- Wipe dalvik cache
Is it good idea to also format partitions under CWM recovery (/system, /data or some others) to get as fresh, clean install as possible (just don't want to have any traces of ROM's, kernels or settings I had before). Didn't find any clear answers about that so that's why I'm posting it here.
Thanks!
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For best result, install stock ROM & then hard reset . After that you install whatever you want .
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Thanks sendhiloo7! I will do it then
I noticed that after wiping data & cache and installing a new rom using CWM recovery, my device still knows my name. I have a US SGP5 (YP-G70) and I'm running the latest BeanStalk ROM. Is there a user friendly way to COMPLETELY wipe the device of all user data prior to installing a new or updated ROM ?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions/replies.
Why does it matter if it still knows your name?
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Why does it matter if it still knows your name?
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Not sure that it does matter, but being a student and having the desire to learn about this stuff prompted me to ask the question. Also, I think it is counter intuitive that the device owners name and other user data (e.g. old alarm clock data) would still remain after instructing CWM to "wipe data".
The funny thing is that right after I posted this question, a newer release of BeanStalk came out, and I don't think my name was displayed upon initial boot after install, like it had been in previous versions of the ROM. I believe that data is still on the device, but just not shown.
So I think I figured out the answer...Wiping data/factory reset in CWM does NOT clear internal storage, and some user data is stored there.
So to rephrase the question, is there an easy way to clear internal storage? Is clearing internal storage an option in TWRP or PHILZ ?
In cwm, go to mounts and storage, and you can format everything from there
In TWRP, go to Wipe > Advanced Wipe, and select every everything
hello actually i am intending with xda developers forum and using custom rom for almost 8 years. but the problem is i never know what does that wipe methods do. until now i just fallowed the instructions but i think i need to know .
i have 2 main questions.
1-) what are this wipe processes do (exacly what are they wiping)
a-)Wipe Data/Factory Reset
b-)Wipe Cache Partition
c-)Wipe Dalvik Cache
please give me proper explenation for each .what are they wiping ? and why we using them for ?
2-) A proper cleaning on my android device. as much as i use my device there is junk files, cropses and all other unnecessary files rolling up in times. so this is very disturbing. and i want to have a blank page only with my rom and my karnel + bootloader etc files i don't want anything more.
so question is this. what should i do to clean my device as this clean like having nothing except basic things ?
if any of you explaint this 2 questions for a dumb user i hope it will be very helpfull also other newbie android users. or the people like me ignorant for 8 years shame of myself
anyway thank you for your help and interests.
Quayron said:
hello actually i am intending with xda developers forum and using custom rom for almost 8 years. but the problem is i never know what does that wipe methods do. until now i just fallowed the instructions but i think i need to know .
i have 2 main questions.
1-) what are this wipe processes do (exacly what are they wiping)
a-)Wipe Data/Factory Reset
b-)Wipe Cache Partition
c-)Wipe Dalvik Cache
please give me proper explenation for each .what are they wiping ? and why we using them for ?
2-) A proper cleaning on my android device. as much as i use my device there is junk files, cropses and all other unnecessary files rolling up in times. so this is very disturbing. and i want to have a blank page only with my rom and my karnel + bootloader etc files i don't want anything more.
so question is this. what should i do to clean my device as this clean like having nothing except basic things ?
if any of you explaint this 2 questions for a dumb user i hope it will be very helpfull also other newbie android users. or the people like me ignorant for 8 years shame of myself
anyway thank you for your help and interests.
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A. Wiping data/factory reset completly erases whats in /data,
Your apps, dalvik cache, app data and many others are wiped, but those i listed are the most relevant
With certain devices internal storage can be wiped such as Xperias because /data/media is where the internal storage is mounted however this is typically avoided with the recoveries we have
2. Wiping cache, the cache is typically used to store information or app data that isnt permanent however that can cause crashes or other kinds of issues after a mod instalation
3. Dalvik/art cache is used to store decompiled readable versions of the android apps installed meaning it can launch the app much quicker however if you dont wipe this, it can cause much more issues after installing a app mod lets say
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A. Wiping data/factory reset completly erases whats in /data,
Your apps, dalvik cache, app data and many others are wiped, but those i listed are the most relevant
With certain devices internal storage can be wiped such as Xperias because /data/media is where the internal storage is mounted however this is typically avoided with the recoveries we have
2. Wiping cache, the cache is typically used to store information or app data that isnt permanent however that can cause crashes or other kinds of issues after a mod instalation
3. Dalvik/art cache is used to store decompiled readable versions of the android apps installed meaning it can launch the app much quicker however if you dont wipe this, it can cause much more issues after installing a app mod lets say
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so is there a way to clean my leftover media/data/etc.. in internal storage withouth touching rom files ?
Quayron said:
so is there a way to clean my leftover media/data/etc.. in internal storage withouth touching rom files ?
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Your ROM is in /system so wiping data doesn't affect the system its self
You can wipe data but that wipes dalvik cache
Its probably better to wipe caches with a data wipe
Quayron said:
so is there a way to clean my leftover media/data/etc.. in internal storage withouth touching rom files ?
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thank you so much.