I did everything correctly as far as I can tell, but at step number 6 on sublimewolf's guide I get stuck. My recovery has no "backup" option to select. It has four options:
Reboot now
Sdcard:update.zip (does nothing, because no such file exists)
Wipe/Factory reset
Wipe partition
Any clues what I might have done wrong/what I should do from here?
Wrong recovery ?
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cleefesq said:
I did everything correctly as far as I can tell, but at step number 6 on sublimewolf's guide I get stuck. My recovery has no "backup" option to select. It has four options:
Reboot now
Sdcard:update.zip (does nothing, because no such file exists)
Wipe/Factory reset
Wipe partition
Any clues what I might have done wrong/what I should do from here?
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Backup/Restore:
Nand Backup : runs a nandroid backup of data, cache, boot, system
Nand Backup + .android secure : backs up above plus .android_secure on sdcard (froyo native apps on sd)
Nand + ext backup : data, cache, system, boot, plus apps2sd on ext partition (old style apps2sd)
Nand Restore : browse to and select nandroid backup to restore
Flash Zip From Sdcard: Update.zip must be in root of sdcard
Wipe Menu:
Wipe data/factory reset: wipes data & cache
Wipe cache
Wipe Dalvik cache : Wipes Dalvik cache in all possible locations if moved by apps2sd
Wipe SD:ext : Wipes Apps2sd ext partition
Wipe Battery Stats
Wipe rotate settings
Wipe .android secure : Wipes froyo native .android_secure on sdcard
Partition Sdcard:
Partition SD: Partition's sdcard for apps2sd (this formats card so all non backed-up data is lost)
Repair Sd:ext
SD:ext2 to ext3 : coverts apps2sd ext2 partition to ext3 (requires kernel support for ext3)
SD:ext3 to ext4 : same as above but ext3 to ext4 (requires kernel support for ext4)
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Whats the best way to do a FULL wipe of the device? including ALL user data/files/rom leftovers/battery stats/binary counter/everything!?
I am talking about as clean a slate as possible.
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Extra wipe probably overkill .
Connect phone in mass storage mode and format the phone drive .
Boot to recovery wipe cache Advanced wipe dalvik cache .
Mounts and Storage format system data and sd card .
Use Odin to flash stock firmware as phone is empty .
jje
Thanks Guys appreciate it!
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Flash CWM Recovery. Then select every option called "Wipe xxxxx" in every menu and submenu. Then flash a stock rom.
I have a question by full wipe u mean-
in cwm format system ,data,cache
wipe cache, dalvik cache. Anything else.I dont want to lose sd card contents so i did not do format sd card.Is it ok when installing a new rom?
abhiwltya said:
I have a question by full wipe u mean-
in cwm format system ,data,cache
wipe cache, dalvik cache. Anything else.I dont want to lose sd card contents so i did not do format sd card.Is it ok when installing a new rom?
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if u wipe with this way u just loss contact and apps that u installed them on your phone but other things like musics,movies and photos .
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wipe data factory reset and go to mount and storage and format system
To me complete wipe means complete not part wiped .
System Data Cache and internal SD card .
Though no need for wiping SD Card unless data corruption on it .
jje
Wiping by means of formatting won't destroy all of the data, formatting an ext4 partition simply overwrites the file tables. With the right tools it is still possible to retrieve lots of your personal information from a re-formatted partition, including stored passwords, pictures, etc.
tanseerj said:
..including../binary counter..
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All the named procedures does not, don't they?
So either old bootloader and jig or easier use triangle away.
Erasing user data there is an additional option: settings-device-storage-erase USB-storage.
Full wipe. How??
aydc said:
Flash CWM Recovery. Then select every option called "Wipe xxxxx" in every menu and submenu. Then flash a stock rom.
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I also do this when the instruction says "full wipe". Aside from this I also format the internal SD(to delete extra folders created from the previous ROM) since all my installers are inside the external SD.
Aside from the above instruction, I also read some posts that you have to mount to a specific folder(not internal/external sd) and clear/format that location. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks in advance.
I do this:
Wipes:
- Factory Reset
- Cache Partition
- Dalvik (Advanced)
Format:
- System
- Data
- Cache
- Internal Storage (No SD)
austick said:
I do this:
Wipes:
- Factory Reset
- Cache Partition
- Dalvik (Advanced)
Format:
- System
- Data
- Cache
- Internal Storage (No SD)
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Could you care to elaborate on how to do the ones in bold?
What I normally do is that I mount points like /system, /data, /cache, /emmc and format all of them. I'll do all of this using ClockworkMod Recovery.
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I am Fu fusing with this and I had 3 question
1. before I install cm7 I have to wipe cache and data???
2. After flash cm7 I flash the gaps???
3. Before install Franco.kernel I should wipe datanand cache again??????
Th3-Famous809 said:
I am Fu fusing with this and I had 3 question
1. before I install cm7 I have to wipe cache and data???
2. After flash cm7 I flash the gaps???
3. Before install Franco.kernel I should wipe datanand cache again??????
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1. YES... IT COMPULSORY
2. Yes, if not ur market and google services wont work
3. Just wipe dalvik cache and cache for safety...
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Do a clean wipe on everything ie factory reset/wipe cache/wipe dalvik/wipe everything than flash the ron. In your case cm7 than go to advanced in clockworkmod select reboot recovery than flash gapps then after all is done boot into recovery and flash Franco's kernel. I recommend wiping everything besides factory reset than reboot. Look at sweetnsours signature he uses 6.6.1 with the .35 family tree kernel. Anymore questions just PM me
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here i am with my signature
Thanks now i am not confuse!!
I am preparing to flash mik's 6.6.1 (CM7.1-RC1) - GB 2.3.5 from Froyo.
Please clarify whether it is necessary/must to format the SD card in Clockworkmod Recovery according with the steps stated in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038338&page=6, i.e.:
Boot into clockwork recovery.
go to backup and restore -create a backup of your current rom (Note:If already backup has been done then avoid this step, backup created using amonra or thunderg wont support restoring using clockwork)
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
wipe dalvik cache
mount and storage-format system
go to mount and storage-format sd card
advanced-partition sd card-choose 512 mb (preferable)or 1024 mb (it automatically creates ext 4 partition, class 6/4 is preferred)
mount and storage-mount usb storage (make sure usb debugging is enabled)
copy the rom zip file to the root of your sd card
unmount
install zip from sd card-choose the rom zip and install
flashing takes 3-5 min
reboot
Please note that I had already re-arrange my SD-card partition (1GB is assigned for EXT4, and the rest is FAT32) by MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition. As far as I understand wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, and wipe dalvik cache have already deleted everything in the phone and SD-card (even whatever stores in FAT32 partition.
Many thanks!!!
I have a plenty of force close problem with almost all of my installed apps, the initial apps from this ROM won't have this problem.
May I know what is the problem? I believe I have correct partition my SD Card and flash the ROM with correct steps...have tried to flash it many many times dy...
Information:
device : bravo(desire) S-OFF
sd card : Sandisk 8GB Class-4
hboot : CM7 r2
recovery : 4EXT Recovery Touch 1.0.0.3 Beta 7
radio : 5.17.05.23
rom : Runnymede AIO 5.0 Special Edition
Partition my SD Card via 4EXT Recovery:
1) tools -> partition sd card -> remove all partitions and start from scratch
2) choose "1024MB" for 1st partition
3) choose "skip" for 2nd partition
4) choose "skip" for swap partition
5) choose "EXT4"
6) check partition aligment
Rom Installation:
Choosen AD2SDX
Wipe:
1) wipe data/factory reset
2) wipe cache
3) wipe cache + dalvik
4) wipe dalvik cache
5) format all partitions (except sdcard)
Can please help help me =.= I like this ROM very much
anyone help help me ?
Try without a2sd. It causes a lot of fc issues
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you mean choose APP2SD instead of AD2SDX?
if use APP2SD,the storage is very low o...
my force close happen after few hours use, have to reboot again when everytime force close...
by the way u using APP2SD type?
No I don't. I don't even own that device. Just giving you some general tips
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I had same problem, but what i did is that,
I used "MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition" it is free working on windows. I used it to
1- remove all the partition from my sdcard, then
2- do a partition using 4EXT as a (primary) with 1250MB. and move it the back of the sdcard. (you will know that when you use the MiniTool program).
3- do a partition using Fat32 as a (primary) with the rest of space, you may note extra blank area usually 8MB, that fine just forget about it .
4- upload all the roms you like to the Fat32 part of your sdcard.
5- Wipe:
1) wipe data/factory reset
2) wipe cache
3) wipe cache + dalvik
4) wipe dalvik cache
5) format all partitions (data, system ...etc) (except sdcard).
then install your ROM.
It works with me from the first time and I didn't get any error.
It you get any error after that. take the battery out for few minuses and repeat the wipe step, 2 times for every thing before you install the ROM.
Good Luck and Greeting from Saudi Arabia ..
hi friends,
i am flashing a rom and in " how to install" it says flash 'superwipe_by_biftor'. i just want to know whether it will format my internal and external sd data?
The wipe will have its own specific thread, find the thread, read the first page (Not sure if he's modified his wipe, but most wipe /boot /data /system /cache and /devlog & Dalvik).
No it won't wipe ext and int SD. Just wipes ready for rom flash.
So after years of flashing roms, installing apps, saving junk to my phone I think it is time to completely wipe it. I've searched and come across a few threads but I want to look at some of the CWM Mounts and storage options to be sure. Here is one I came across:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/ref-cwm-clockworkmode-menu-options-t1542857
If I wanted to do a compete wipe including all internal SD data, but not lose Root, I would do the following???
wipe data / factory reset
wipe cache partition
wipe dallvik cache
format /system
format /cache
format /data
format /preload (unsure about this one, can't find info)
format /storage/sdcard0
install rom then from my ext sdcard1
install gapps then from my ext sdcard1
reboot into a clean phone and start installing stuff again.
That should be enough correct? I'm not sure where CWM Recovery lives but I would assume that would be on the /boot partition and that is the one section that I don't want to format, correct? I'm also not sure of where the modem is set/installed and would that need to be reinstalled again?
With this device, recovery lives with the kernel in the boot partition. Everytime you install a kernel, a fresh image is installed to the partition.
I'm not sure what your actual goal is, but the process you've outlined process is very redundant.
factory reset wipes /data & /cache (which includes dalvik-cache)
A factory reset plus manually wiping /system (and /preload if using samsung-based firmware) promises a clean installation of ANYTHING.
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If I wanted to do a compete wipe including all internal SD data, but not lose Root, I would do the following???
wipe data / factory reset
wipe cache partition
wipe dallvik cache
format /system
format /cache
format /data
format /preload (unsure about this one, can't find info)
format /storage/sdcard0
install rom then from my ext sdcard1
install gapps then from my ext sdcard1
reboot into a clean phone and start installing stuff again.
That should be enough correct? I'm not sure where CWM Recovery lives but I would assume that would be on the /boot partition and that is the one section that I don't want to format, correct? I'm also not sure of where the modem is set/installed and would that need to be reinstalled again?
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I want to have a fresh install. Basically wipe everything including whatever junk is installed on the SD card. Like a new phone pulled out of the box. I'm sure there is tons of junk on the SD card due to apps being installed/uninstalled over the years.
Yes I understand some of the options may be redundant, but it only takes a second.
So as long as I don't "format /boot" you saying that should be OK?
If you prefer to take the extra steps, then I don't see any harm in your procedure.
It may seem obvious, but make sure you have everything you'll need on that ext-sd card, before you format /system.
mr.cook has some scripts that will format preload, if the option isn't present in your recovery.
jackal2001 said:
I want to have a fresh install. Basically wipe everything including whatever junk is installed on the SD card. Like a new phone pulled out of the box. I'm sure there is tons of junk on the SD card due to apps being installed/uninstalled over the years.
Yes I understand some of the options may be redundant, but it only takes a second.
So as long as I don't "format /boot" you saying that should be OK?
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