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Im about to flash bionix-v 1.3.1. And im trying to be as thorough as i can without odining back to stock. Just wanted to double check what im doing is right.
I already backed everything up and disabled voodoo (just for safety). Then, i wiped dalvik cache. Next, do i wipe data/factory reset? Then after that, wipe cache partition? Then after that, flash new rom?
Vibrant, Bionix-v 1.3, Voodoo...
It's in the noob guide..
summary:
factory wipe
wipe data
wipe dalvik (advanced)
flash rom
wipe data
wipe dalvik
reboot
wait 10 minutes, reboot
sign into market, wait 5-10, reboot
restore apps, boom.
Mine is similar to above.
Recovery
Factory wipe
Flash rom
Wipe dalvic
Wipe cache
Fix permissions
Reboot
Wait 10-15
Reboot
Enjoy
This process greatly reduced bugs when flashing rom to rom
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hi, I'm going to install new rom on my phone, but before I do that, it asks me to wipe date/fectory reset. I understand that part, but do I need to wipe cache partition too??
what exactly does it do?? is it safer to do it???
Cache Partition
wipe data/factory reset will wipe all user data on the device as well as cache. Doing this will leave your phone in the state it was in when you bought it.
wipe cache partition on the other hand wipes the cache partition of the device to clear all the data accumulated there over use.
I think if you want to start building your phone all over again, like a fresh start you could wipe cache partition too.
Nevertheless, I'd suggest you check-up with on of the more experienced developers and see if they second my opinion.
yep, wipe all of it when installing a new rom..
basic flashing 101...
The collective roms format cache and system themselves before installing everything. Only thing needed for our roms is to wipe data/factory reset.
its never a bad idea, especially for n00bs, to get used to a regime of the following:
format system
factory wipe (data /cache/ dalvik)
wipe batttery stats
then flash..
coming from 3 previous android phones, (2 htc, one sammy), as long as I followed this pattern, I never had issues, and, I am sure I have flashed my phone several hundred,(if not thousands) of times..
I ALWAYS perform the following steps when flashing new roms:
1. Nandroid backup
2. Wipe data/factory reset (x3)
3. Wipe cache partition (x3)
4. Wipe Dalvik cache (x3) (found under the "advanced" menu)
Sometimes i even go through the wipe cycle once after i finish, just for good measure!
...happy flashing!!
KodeRiter722 said:
I ALWAYS perform the following steps when flashing new roms:
1. Nandroid backup
2. Wipe data/factory reset (x3)
3. Wipe cache partition (x3)
4. Wipe Dalvik cache (x3) (found under the "advanced" menu)
Sometimes i even go through the wipe cycle once after i finish, just for good measure!
...happy flashing!!
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Its not necessary to do each three times, once is fine.
What you want to do is the wipe(s), then install your rom and let the rom boot. I have had numerous problems with wiping any data AFTER installing a rom but before a full boot into the rom. So basically, I do the wipe(s), then install the rom (WITHOUT rebooting), reboot and let the rom fully boot and you wont have any problems.
Oh, and my understanding is, if you do a factory reset in CWM, it is not necessary to wipe anything else as a factory reset also does the Davlik cache and cache partition, but not only does it not hurt to wipe all three just in case, a developer can feel free to correct me if Im wrong on this point.
littlewierdo said:
Its not necessary to do each three times, once is fine.
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I've flashed multiple roms onto 4 different phones and a tablet in the last 3 days (Captivate, SII, Skyrocket, Note, Xoom), and every guide except the one for the Xoom recommended at least 2 wipes of each (cache partition and dalvik, most in addition to factory). factory wipes are not always necessary, but unless the developer specifies that, it is always safest to just do the wipe. it definitely doesn't hurt.
it takes about an extra 30 seconds, with no risk, and lots of reward.
I dunno, Ive started seeing this come up alot in the last couple of months and Im not sure why. I guess it doesnt hurt to do it all 3 times but it makes no difference whether you do it once or three times.
this is an electronic device, its NOT your butt; one wipe does the job..
if you'll sleep better by doing multiples, knock your sox off, but, absolutely not needed, regardless of what you have read..
Hello. I have backed up my stock rom and would like to flash a new custom rom. Team Win Recovery is all new to me as I used clockwork recovery and Amon RA on my old evo 4g. Before I flash a new rom, I know I'm supposed to wipe cache and dalvik, but do I also wipe system? Thank you for your help in advance.
If you're flashing a different ROM all together, then I usually do Factory Reset, Cache, Dalvik Cache. (in that order)
I don't know that the order matters, it's just my way of doing it, and I've never had any problems.
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FattySparks said:
If you're flashing a different ROM all together, then I usually do Factory Reset, Cache, Dalvik Cache. (in that order)
I don't know that the order matters, it's just my way of doing it, and I've never had any problems.
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Thanks for your quick response. Gladly appreciate it! But there's also an option in the wipe menu to wipe "system". In the wipe menu, there's: cache, dalvik cache, factory reset, battery stats, rotation, system. I wiped cache, dalvik and battery, anything else I neeed to wipe before I install a custom rom? In clockwork recovery, all I used to do is wipe data, cache and dalvik.
WilDip said:
Hello. I have backed up my stock rom and would like to flash a new custom rom. Team Win Recovery is all new to me as I used clockwork recovery and Amon RA on my old evo 4g. Before I flash a new rom, I know I'm supposed to wipe cache and dalvik, but do I also wipe system? Thank you for your help in advance.
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Yes, when flashing a fresh ROM wipe EVERYTHING, including system. I usually wipe a few times just to make sure I'm starting fresh. I haven't used this super wipe but you can also check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700211
Edit: I don't usually worry with wiping battery stats or rotation
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Thank you. I wiped everything and performed a factory reset.
You don't need to wipe system. Any decent rom out there will wipe the system for you before the rom flashes.
If I'm not mistaken, I believe that the factory reset wipes system anyway.
No factory reset does not wipe system. Also do not use super wipe zips. They are bad for you
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FattySparks said:
If I'm not mistaken, I believe that the factory reset wipes system anyway.
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Factory reset wipes the data partition. It does the same thing as the factory reset within the phone settings. If you wipe system, it completely wipes out the OS, and there will be nothing to boot. Of course you can still get back to recovery. When you flash a rom, by default it should wipe the system for you and replace the system with the rom you are flashing. There may be a case where you are flashing an incremental upgrade, which will not wipe the system.
The reason you do a factory reset (data wipe) when flashing between roms is because settings and other stuff that was saved on the data partition may not be compatible with the rom and cause issues.
Spyderekz said:
No factory reset does not wipe system. Also do not use super wipe zips. They are bad for you
sent from my EVO LTE
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Based on what?
Based on what developers have said. Super wipe originated from a CWM issue back on the EVO 4G and people never seemed to of forgotten.
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Spyderekz said:
Based on what developers have said. Super wipe originated from a CWM issue back on the EVO 4G and people never seemed to of forgotten.
sent from my EVO LTE
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The issue was with cwm not superwipe. The superwipe created for this device works fine.
the issue was with cwm, the superwipe was made to combat that issue. a good dev will set his rom to wipe system. all a user has to do is factory reset in recovery. Superwipe is a unnecessary step and could be bad for the phone if its corrupted or the person who made it did it wrong.
really great info, thanks guys!
timtlm said:
Factory reset wipes the data partition. It does the same thing as the factory reset within the phone settings. If you wipe system, it completely wipes out the OS, and there will be nothing to boot. Of course you can still get back to recovery. When you flash a rom, by default it should wipe the system for you and replace the system with the rom you are flashing. There may be a case where you are flashing an incremental upgrade, which will not wipe the system.
The reason you do a factory reset (data wipe) when flashing between roms is because settings and other stuff that was saved on the data partition may not be compatible with the rom and cause issues.
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So if i wipe the system, i can still get back to recocery?
sanyialo said:
So if i wipe the system, i can still get back to recocery?
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Yes. A system wipe doesn't affect recovery. It just wipes the system partition on your phone. The recovery partition remains unaffected.
FattySparks said:
If you're flashing a different ROM all together, then I usually do Factory Reset, Cache, Dalvik Cache. (in that order)
I don't know that the order matters, it's just my way of doing it, and I've never had any problems.
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Would i need to wipe system before restoring stock rom using twrp..?
hey i have wiped my system to flash cm unofficial rom in my galaxy a8 but i forgot to take backup and i am finding error while flashing tht rom. whn i try to reboot it shows no os wht to do now is there any way to recover or any other way so tht i can get my phone started plzzzz hlp
I haye advance wipe my galaxy s6 edge
now what can i do?
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Raheem1 said:
I have advance wipe my samsung galaxy s6 edge and not install new rom at that time now my phone not restarting
what can i do?
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i know you are supposed to wipe the phone and clear the cache but what is the preferred order here.
reboot to recovery, wipe data, clear dalvik?
i appreciate the info
It doesn't really matter what order you wipe in. I always wipe system, cache and dalvik.
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Thanks for the info
Wipe Data/Factory reset is all i do ...never had a problem. I think the Dalvik gets rebuilt after a factory reset so no need to clear it
and if I'm just updating from XXX.rom v3 to v4 I just install right over the top and don't wipe at all
Recently i have flashed several kernals. I always did all wipes with cwm. Are there reasons to use a tool to clear old kernals? What will happen if i format boot partition with cwm? Will this operation clean old kernel's traces?
I try to be more clear
When i do all wipes (factory reset, cache, dalvik) do they clean also karnel?? And, what is boot format option in cwm? is it safe to do?
Thank you for attention.