[Q] How do you wipe everything before going back to stock?? - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I used ODIN to go back to stock but directories that were created before by various apps are all still there. My question is:
I want for my phone to go back to exactly the way it was when I first got it. I have the ODIN pit and tar files for stock eclair. But is there an option in ODIN to select to make sure that everything is wiped before installing stock??? I see all these directories (like sipdroid and some music directories that were created by winamp, and I'm sure others as well) even after I ODIN back to stock so clearly ODIN does not wipe the memory before installing the tar file. Is there a way to make sure the memory gets wiped before installing the stock tar file???
Thanks in advance guys.

*2767*3855# will do a factory reset and format your internal sd card just like you took it out of the box.

djquick said:
*2767*3855# will do a factory reset and format your internal sd card just like you took it out of the box.
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good stuff... thanks

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[Q] Repartitioning does not wipe?

When you tick repartition in ODIN, using a .pit file, it is supposed to wipe your whole internal SD card right? When I tick repartition, it doesnt do anything except flash the .tar i choose.
I want a blank slate to restart my Vibrant on.
EDIT: I have also tried the method posted in the bionix final version, which didnt work. HOWEVER, the first time I did it, it repartitioned, and wiped everything off my internal SD card.

[Q] ODIN to stock still kept folders?

Question:
Is it "normal" to retain folders like VOODOO and update.zip in my internal SD, even AFTER a flash via ODIN back to stock JFD?
DiD I Miss something? A data wipe perhaps?
TY
Zepsblackdog said:
Question:
Is it "normal" to retain folders like VOODOO and update.zip in my internal SD, even AFTER a flash via ODIN back to stock JFD?
DiD I Miss something? A data wipe perhaps?
TY
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your internal sd is still an sd, its not part of the systems memory...therefore will not be affected by ODIN
however, there are rare cases of a harmful flash (flashing something youre not supposed to by accident) wiping your internal sd.....it happened to me once, not good times
TY kind sir....
GO REDSOX!

Reverting to stock firmware via CWM

Guys just one small question..
I think i have messed up my phone a bit..so i wanna go back to stock firmware..I dont wanna delete my internal storage..so basically am not gonna do a factory reset( coz i have heard it deletes the internal sd as well)
So i am basically gonna reboot into CWM recovery..do a full wipe etc..
now the question is what should i do? i have the zip file from sammobile for my stock firmware..
Now can i flash that stock firmware directly through CWM? or the firmware downloaded from samsung mobile can only be flashed via odin? If yes, then what other options do i have coz i dont wanna use odin to flash...
thanks
Depending on the version that you download, it could be wipe/non wipe version. Also, by checking the content inside the zip file, if it is a .tar or .tar.md5, you can only use odin to flash those files. If the content are META-INF + system folder, probably contain boot.img, it can be flash from CWM recovery.
Wipe data/factoy reset don't format your internal sd partition, so you won't lost your files. However .android-secure in external sd will be deleted, so take note on this
im asking about the internal factory reset of the phone..settings->backup->factory reset..It does delete your internal sd card data too, right?
and yeh i would love to get the cwm version of my stock rom I9100XWLP7..any idea where i can get it? Still downloading the firmware from sammobile..but i think it will be the odin one only..
thanks
Stock ROMS to flash via recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292825
Hi I've factory reset and flashed via odin numerous times. I still have my photos music on my sd card. Usually safe when flashing via pda in odin in terms of wiping. Data is wiped when flashing the CSC partition.
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Three odin files +pit file

Hey there, before I'm starting to talk about my needs I want to say that I've searched alot, about hours before opening this thread.
I want to make a totally cleaning install for my Galaxy S2(formats and wipes are not wipeing everything so..], I've flashed/installed over 70 Roms and over hunder kernels, the phone is fine,
but I wanna clean it, all the trash/garbage - After a long search I concluded that you cannot totaly clean your device and make it as new and not matter what you are doing there will be some scripts/files from old roms/kernels etc ****.....
but I got that the best way to make it cleaner is to flash Pit + CSC/PDA/Phone, now to the point of the topic -
I've searched alot but didnt find all those files...I don't care wich firmware it will be wich country wich language etc...I found alot download links...broken links that not working any more -_-
So I've decided to ask you guys if you can give me working links to those files, at list to CSC PDA PHONE files...
thats all, sorry.
Btw sorry for my grammar I know its sucks :\, Thanks in advance
Yes pit will work however there is a high risk of bricking your device by using incorrect pit file so you should avoid using pit file at all costs and for most part its not needed.
To clean your device you could instead just simply format your internal/external cards using cwm recovery. So simply install kernel like Siyah and go to storage menu and format cards. What they're called depends on kernel/recovery version. On some they will be labeled as internal/external on some it will will be sdcard and emmc. You should also format/system (this gets rid of rom/romdata).
Once you have formatted them simply install the rom you want to use either via download or recovery depending on stock/custom.
TheATHEiST said:
Yes pit will work however there is a high risk of bricking your device by using incorrect pit file so you should avoid using pit file at all costs and for most part its not needed.
To clean your device you could instead just simply format your internal/external cards using cwm recovery. So simply install kernel like Siyah and go to storage menu and format cards. What they're called depends on kernel/recovery version. On some they will be labeled as internal/external on some it will will be sdcard and emmc. You should also format/system (this gets rid of rom/romdata).
Once you have formatted them simply install the rom you want to use either via download or recovery depending on stock/custom.
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I know all of the things you have said, but not matter wich formats you gonna do or wipes, there will be olds files, scripts and garbage that you don't need...
I just need links for those files, and I know the risk of flashing a pit but I still wanna do it...
there is nothing to talk about just need those files :/ thanks alot for the fast comment !
Gabi_Medayev said:
I know all of the things you have said, but not matter wich formats you gonna do or wipes, there will be olds files, scripts and garbage that you don't need...
I just need links for those files, and I know the risk of flashing a pit but I still wanna do it...
there is nothing to talk about just need those files :/ thanks alot for the fast comment !
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You're wrong.
If you format system, internal card and external card there will be no files left. I have done this myself very recently. You could also use a kernel cleaning script aswell if you choose like Biftors.
If you use pit file all your doing is re-creating the same partitions you can just format, ie system and internal card.
If you want to go ahead and re-partition you can get files from here. But dont come crying if you choose wrong version and brick device. Just go and read and follow one of the many brick topics. IMO its just not needed or worth it.
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You're wrong.
If you format system, internal card and external card there will be no files left. I have done this myself very recently. You could also use a kernel cleaning script aswell if you choose like Biftors.
If you use pit file all your doing is re-creating the same partitions you can just format, ie system and internal card.
If you want to go ahead and re-partition you can get files from here. But dont come crying if you choose wrong version and brick device. Just go and read and follow one of the many brick topics. IMO its just not needed or worth it.
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I've readed this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795966
you can see that formating system data wipes etc are not deleteing everything...
and btw sammobile gives only PDA no more, I'm not noob and dumbass or w/e I'll not cry or anything else I've choosed and all I need is
CSC / PDA / PHONE and PIT.
Gabi_Medayev said:
I've readed this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795966
you can see that formating system data wipes etc are not deleteing everything...
and btw sammobile gives only PDA no more, I'm not noob and dumbass or w/e I'll not cry or anything else I've choosed and all I need is
CSC / PDA / PHONE and PIT.
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That thread/comments are FOS. Formatting system/data partitions deletes everything on that partition which is where rom/rom files are stored. If you also wipe internal SD then everything is gone as far as files you can access/see goes.
Wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe caches.
Format/System
Format/emmc (internal sd card).
Check the older GB roms on sammobile, They should have all files like pit etc.
TheATHEiST said:
That thread/comments are FOS. Formatting system/data partitions deletes everything on that partition which is where rom/rom files are stored. If you also wipe internal SD then everything is gone as far as files you can access/see goes.
Check the older GB roms on sammobile, They should have all files like pit etc.
Wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe caches.
Format/System
Format/emmc (internal sd card).
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Well, thank you very much !
Gabi_Medayev said:
Well, thank you very much !
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Honestly, All you need to do is
Wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe caches.
Format/System
Format/emmc (internal sd card).
And maybe use kernel clean script. No need to re-partition unless absolutely necessary.
Gabi_Medayev said:
and btw sammobile gives only PDA no more, I'm not noob and dumbass or w/e I'll not cry or anything else I've choosed and all I need is
CSC / PDA / PHONE and PIT.
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if you want all files then flash JB leak from sammobile it has all you need CSC, PDA, PHONE & PIT... (if at all your preference is NOT ONLY ICS)

[Q] how do I install the official (but rooted) rom without restocking?

I would really like to check out the recently released i717 official rom, but i don't want to have to go through the process of backing everything up, wiping everything, running odin, risking bricking my device, and then have to move all my data back over.
Is there a version of this rom that has been rooted and zipped so i can install it with twrp like every other rom i've ever come across?
thanks in advance,
cpgeek
If you use the Kies software on your pc it will install the stock rom and save your apps and data.
If you use the stock rom in the development section by pmtr3 you can flash that as a zip and it is rooted.
But when you change a rom to a different base you should factory reset and wipe first. If you skip this procedure (called dirty flashing) you can have troubles later.
rangercaptain said:
If you use the Kies software on your pc it will install the stock rom and save your apps and data.
If you use the stock rom in the development section by pmtr3 you can flash that as a zip and it is rooted.
But when you change a rom to a different base you should factory reset and wipe first. If you skip this procedure (called dirty flashing) you can have troubles later.
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thank you for your fast reply, I apologize my search-fu rather tanked on this one d'oh
thanks again though!
Yeah buddy, the xda apps stink. I usee the odin tar from samfirmware.com to get the stock JB. This morning I flashed the pmtr3 stock on top of what I had without backups or resets. But its the same base.
At least be sure to do usual wipes. If it borks your phone you can always fix it later.
rangercaptain said:
If you use the Kies software on your pc it will install the stock rom and save your apps and data.
If you use the stock rom in the development section by pmtr3 you can flash that as a zip and it is rooted.
But when you change a rom to a different base you should factory reset and wipe first. If you skip this procedure (called dirty flashing) you can have troubles later.
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I should have spoke more carefully - I *always* run "factory reset", wipe "system" and "caches" from TWRP, it's the internal sd filesystem data that I wanted to retain which is separate from the OS image and it's active data files. I don't want to have to move around my music, pictures, app archive, etc.
cpgeek said:
I should have spoke more carefully - I *always* run "factory reset", wipe "system" and "caches" from TWRP, it's the internal sd filesystem data that I wanted to retain which is separate from the OS image and it's active data files. I don't want to have to move around my music, pictures, app archive, etc.
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You shouldn't have to worry about wiping your internal memory. I updated with kies and didn't touch my internal memory, and neither did kies. However it is recommended. I now have some extra folders that aren't being used on my internal memory. I'd delete them but last time I did that I kept getting errors. So now I make a spot on my external sd card saying "internal backup" and copy everything to it. Then I wipe internal as I do a factory reset. Once up and running I move what I need back to the internal memory from the sd backup.

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