I am wanting to remove voodoo from my phone, but when i reboot into recovery and do a factory reset, it doesn't work. it also doesn't wipe titanium backup, zip files, etc. it only wipes my phone numbers and data (like apps)... any suggestions?
in_dmand said:
I am wanting to remove voodoo from my phone, but when i reboot into recovery and do a factory reset, it doesn't work. it also doesn't wipe titanium backup, zip files, etc. it only wipes my phone numbers and data (like apps)... any suggestions?
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OK Clean Start>> Use ODIN & select the reformat option.
there isn't a reformat option in ODIN....
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So I've followed the steps to the letter in the NOOB GUIDE on ODINing back to factory. I've done this successfully a number of times before flashing a new ROM. But I can never seem to wipe off all of the application folders, downloads, pics, music, etc. I've spent way too many hours searching this forum for the answer. Am I missing something?
The question: How to do a complete factory wipe (as if it came straight from the box)? I don't care about backing up.
Thanks,
NSR
make a backup via Titanium Backup
make a nandroid
move all internal/external to your PC (backup)
on phone, go to sdcard/phone storage, format BOTH
ODIN to JFD (partition checked)
root > rom manager > CWR
move desired rom to phone
reboot to CWR
factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik
flash rom
wipe cache/dalvik (not a factory again)
reboot
wait 10 minutes
reboot
move important files from pc back to phone.
s15274n said:
make a backup via Titanium Backup
make a nandroid
move all internal/external to your PC (backup)
on phone, go to sdcard/phone storage, format BOTH
ODIN to JFD (partition checked)
root > rom manager > CWR
move desired rom to phone
reboot to CWR
factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik
flash rom
wipe cache/dalvik (not a factory again)
reboot
wait 10 minutes
reboot
move important files from pc back to phone.
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Great! So just so I'm clear, if I don't want to save anything from my phone, can I skip the first 3 steps and just check "partition" in the ODIN to JFD?
Thanks,
K
O yeah, if you have nothing you need to save, then yeah. Format those cards. Fresh is always nice.
All you need to do is obin back to stock the format the internal memory and your done.. that is the only way.. nothing should be installed when you obin just visable on the internal memory... I hope this helps
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Excellent, I had a feeling this was the way to go. I appreciate the help.
-NSR
s15274n said:
O yeah, if you have nothing you need to save, then yeah. Format those cards. Fresh is always nice.
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Now I feel like an annoying idiot...
So, I connect the phone to my windows laptop via usb, select the internal sdcard in windows explorer, right-click, click "format", it will be FAT32, format, pull battery, then do the whole normal ODIN thing?
Sorry, I just want to make sure I don't brick my phone.
Thanks for your patience,
NSR
No.
Boot up your phone like normal
Menu > Settings > SD CARD and Phone Storage
Format both there
Power off
ODIN.
Hi,
I'm trying to install Galaxy Task ROM. It says:
"1) Put Galaxy Task ROM on your Tablet
2) Backup all the apps you want to keep with Titanium Backup
3) Make a Nandroid Backup in CWM
4) Wipe Cache Partition, Wipe Dalvik Cache (In Advanced), & Wipe Data/Factory Reset
5) Choose install zip"
Having a Galaxy Tab you all know that there's no SD card slot. So how does one install from a ZIP after data has been wiped? Because surely the wipe before installing from ZIP takes the ZIP file off the tab? It's not a question just for Galaxy Task, I know it's a bit noobish, I must be doing something wrong.
Wiping data does not delete anything from the internal "sdcard" storage.
I hope you have CWM and don't plan to install this with stock, It sounds as if you are trying to install this with stock, or else you would have known that there are 2 options in CWM "Wipe data factory reset" and "Wipe data factory reset + internal" the internal speaks for itself
Misledz said:
I hope you have CWM and don't plan to install this with stock, It sounds as if you are trying to install this with stock, or else you would have known that there are 2 options in CWM "Wipe data factory reset" and "Wipe data factory reset + internal" the internal speaks for itself
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What do you mean by "Stock"?
The tablet comes with a stock recovery, a very blandish black and neon blue with only 2 options, install zip or factory reset. You'd know the difference
I need to completely delete all user data and revert to factory state
1. Factory reset does NOT delete all user and application data
2. Tried formatting /data in recovery, that too leaves application data on the phone
3. Have wiped everything in CWM that says wipe.
User data remains. I feel like I'm at war with the undead. What's the garlic and silver bullet solution to wiping all data off an Android device?
mrnaz said:
I need to completely delete all user data and revert to factory state
1. Factory reset does NOT delete all user and application data
2. Tried formatting /data in recovery, that too leaves application data on the phone
3. Have wiped everything in CWM that says wipe.
User data remains. I feel like I'm at war with the undead. What's the garlic and silver bullet solution to wiping all data off an Android device?
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try these apps Forever Gone
SHREDroid
My File Shredder
Did you wipe SDCARD in CMW? It should be in "mount and storage" .
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*#3676#
Format flash volume
Careful, can't be undone
Or
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Do a factory reset and make sure you tick format USB.
You have been deleting all data. The best I can guess is that when you boot up your phone after the wipe, is that when you log into your Gmail account you are letting it auto restore your settings and installed apps from the Internet.
Front to Back or Back to Front & Toilet Paper or Wet Wipes? Just Kidding!
When wiping via Factory Reset in TWRP what is the best way to insure everything is getting fully wiped except our external SD card. After I did a factory reset there was still everything on the internal sd card. Do any of you use the superwipe.zip?
What Procedures do you follow when switching Roms?
DGreen1 said:
Front to Back or Back to Front & Toilet Paper or Wet Wipes? Just Kidding!
When wiping via Factory Reset in TWRP what is the best way to insure everything is getting fully wiped except our external SD card. After I did a factory reset there was still everything on the internal sd card. Do any of you use the superwipe.zip?
What Procedures do you follow when switching Roms?
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i wipe data factory reset.. then wipe cash..then dalvik cash..then flash rom.. been doing that for a year wit no problems
I dont know for sure as I to am new to this device. But Id think it would be the same as any other device
I do know for google wallet you need to clear before flashing or it borks on this device,,,
for wiping from recovery I believe it goes something like this:
Wipe data factory reset
wipe data
wipe cache
wipe dalvic cache
wipe system
wipe boot
wipe sd-ext (if there is one???)
flash your rom and reboot
Please anyone correct me if im wrong,,,Thaks and hope it helps ya,,,Later,,,:cool;
drlzanej said:
I dont know for sure as I to am new to this device. But Id think it would be the same as any other device
I do know for google wallet you need to clear before flashing or it borks on this device,,,
for wiping from recovery I believe it goes something like this:
Wipe data factory reset
wipe data
wipe cache
wipe dalvic cache
wipe system
wipe boot
wipe sd-ext (if there is one???)
flash your rom and reboot
Please anyone correct me if im wrong,,,Thaks and hope it helps ya,,,Later,,,:cool;
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Factory reset wipes /data and /cache
after Factory reset, wipe System and you should be good to go on a new or fresh installation from zip. i dont think wiping boot is necessary but you can. so do
Factory Reset
System
Boot
Dalvik-cache is in /data so you dont have to wipe that.
Spyderekz said:
Factory Reset
System
Boot
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This is the best, and also the quickest way.
Thanks for the help... I just don't understand why I have the following on my phone.
Sdcard - I understand that this is internal.
Sdcard2
Sd-ext.
Both the sdcard2 and Sd-ext have the same files on them, it has my music, some apk files, and my flash zip files. Now my poweramp player shows duplicate albums for all of my music stored on my external sd.
Any ideas
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DGreen1 said:
Thanks for the help... I just don't understand why I have the following on my phone.
Sdcard - I understand that this is internal.
Sdcard2
Sd-ext.
Both the sdcard2 and Sd-ext have the same files on them, it has my music, some apk files, and my flash zip files. Now my poweramp player shows duplicate albums for all of my music stored on my external sd.
Any ideas
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Sd-ext is or was the best way to move apps to the sd card. But with the new OS it isn't required if the app is made right
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I factory reset twice, wipe dalvik twice and wipe system twice. I don't wipe cache since the factory reset does it.
Now that it was clarified dalvik is wiped with the factory reset I'll probably stop doing that. I just wish it clarified it since it specifically indicates the cache was wiped.
I use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700211
Hello, through CWM I wipe data/factory settings, however it did not delete my data.
After this I went to the format data, did it and still all my photos and files are there.
How can I totally reset it to factory settings? I did it through the settings-> backup and reset also.
Thank you
Find an option to wipe internal storage or /data/media. I'm using twrp so I don't know about cwm.
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kordellas said:
Hello, through CWM I wipe data/factory settings, however it did not delete my data.
After this I went to the format data, did it and still all my photos and files are there.
How can I totally reset it to factory settings? I did it through the settings-> backup and reset also.
Thank you
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In cwm you will need to select format sdcard.. it's in the same place you formated data.. just remember that when you format sdcard it Will Wipe Everything.. after the wipe just reboot as usual.