[Q] Battery stats reset & wiping cache - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Since i had to reflash my phone at low battery (under 15%) after messing around with some framework apks (one wasnt compatible with litening rom im using it seams) ive noticed a faster battery drain, so i would like to know how to reset battery stats (if there is a way like deleting a single file like with I9000 maby)?
And id like to know if someone can explain in short what all i can wipe to make sure the phone is as clean as it can be to start over (factory reset, then i heard about some cache, dalvik cache...)?

Anyone know this?

Heavencry said:
Anyone know this?
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Search button its been posted today .
jje

I simply cannot find it, mind posting a link for me?

Heavencry said:
I cannot find it by searching the I9100 forums, mind giving me a link or tell me what to search by? Battery reset, battery stats and similar searches with no luck...
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restart your phone in recovery mode
when phone is off press and hold the volume up the power button and home button and when the phone starts release the power.
In a few seconds the menu will appear

So wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition will also reset battery stats?
I hoped i wouldnt have to resort to that becouse i have to setup everything again then... i hoped there would be a single file i could delete like with the SGS...
And can someone tell me if i should wipe the dalvik cache after i flashed a few roms and how id do that?

Heavencry said:
So wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition will also reset battery s
I hoped i wouldnt have to resort to that becouse i have to setup everything again then... i hoped there would be a single file i could delete like with the SGS...
YES battery stats file or use CWM to wipe battery stats
And can someone tell me if i should wipe the dalvik cache after i flashed a few roms and how id do that?
CWM
||Chainfires CWM and root post in dev section .
jje
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Get battery calibration from market, it will solve your problem.
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Heavencry said:
So wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition will also reset battery stats?
I hoped i wouldnt have to resort to that becouse i have to setup everything again then... i hoped there would be a single file i could delete like with the SGS...
And can someone tell me if i should wipe the dalvik cache after i flashed a few roms and how id do that?
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wipe battery stats is in the advanced menu of cwm if you didn't find it

Since i dont have CWM on litening 1.0 i couldnt use that.
However battery calibration app did it for me and i managed to find the file too in:
/data/system/batterystats.bin .
Can someone just tell me now if i ever want to completely clear the phone, besides doing wipe memory/factory reset+wipe cache how do i wipe dalvik cache?

CWM wipe dalvik cache .
jje

I do not have CWM... any other way?

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[Q] cant wipe battery stats

I cant wipe my battery stats. i mean, it show no after i wipe battery stats in CWM.
for example, if i wipe dalvik cache, it show Dalvik cache wipe completely in CWM.
i m on litening rom V3.0
Boot recovery mode .
~Advanced
Wipe Battery stats .
Yes
Close and reboot .
jje
Alternatively, try https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration&feature=search_result
+1 to above. Really useful calibrator.

[Q] Can't wipe Dalvik Cache

I was flashing CM9 from CM7 on my Motorola Defy, botched it up intially due to a slip of my finger which led to me to Clear the cache first. But then I restarted the entire process by Clearing Data -> Installing -> Flashing Kernel and so on...
But when I tried to clear the Dalvik Cache, the phone didn't delete it. It didn't give me a message that it wiped the cache, but it didn't say otherwise either. This led me to believe that the cache just didn't exist anymore.
As a result, I'm unable to install apps - Says there is no memory and I need to make more. Also, everytime the phone comes on is treated as the first time. It takes me through the whole process of Setting up an account and everything. This has rendered my phone obsolete.
Please help me!
Thanks in advance.
~Bloo (newb) ^_^
EDIT: Solved, reflashed the stock SBF. But is this the only solution? :O
Have you tried doing a clean install?
Honestly, any time you get issues like this where the phone gets stuck (either in a boot loop or resetting your settings every boot, etc.) it's best to just wipe/factory reset and re-flash everything.
This is also why it's important to make backups so that if something does go wrong when flashing, you can just restore and be good to go.
If by a clean install you mean starting from wiping data, flashing the ROM on again and going on to clear cache and dalvik cache; Yes I did that. But I'm unable to clear the cache.
I ought to have created a backup, didn't.
So how can I go about fixing this issue?
bloomark said:
If by a clean install you mean starting from wiping data, flashing the ROM on again and going on to clear cache and dalvik cache; Yes I did that. But I'm unable to clear the cache.
I ought to have created a backup, didn't.
So how can I go about fixing this issue?
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A clean install seems like the main thing to do (again). If you want, you could try going back to stock.
Installing again didn't do the job. Still can't wipe Dalvik Cache and the Setting still reset on every boot.
The chief problem I have with this is that I'm in India whereas the stock baseband is Europe. So to change it I've to reboot and can't do that because it resets every boot. @[email protected]
Is it a problem with the Kernel?
I'll go back to stock, but it seems a bit complex and I'm afraid I'll brick my phone. :'(
EDIT: Felt it was important to mention that the boot screen still shows CM7.1 and not CM9
I have a similiar problem.
Everytime I choose clear Dalvik men, it looks like he freezes for about a second or two. Then you see the 'menu' no - no - no - no - yes, clear dalvik memory - no - no - no (or something like that) pop up for half a second, and then it is gone. Is this a problem in CWM? Or is it in my phone?
I have a similar problem too! When I hit 'clear dalvik cache', the CWM screen just flashed once and nothing happened, and nothing says 'cleared dalvik cache' or similar...
Me too , how to solve it? Can anyone help? Mine is samsung gio
I have an issue similar to yours with my tablet (samsung galaxy tab 4 10.1 or SM-T430NU) in which it doesn't mount /data and it doesn't let me wipe to factory. Still haven't found how to fix this.

Qeustion about factory reset

Hello, if i do a reset inside the OS, will this wipe and delete the cache same way as a hard reset with the physical buttons?
Yes. But both do not only delete the cache but everything on your phone's internal storage.
It's noteworthy that CWM (the alternative Recovery) keeps the /sdcard folder intact
d4fseeker said:
Yes. But both do not only delete the cache but everything on your phone's internal storage.
It's noteworthy that CWM (the alternative Recovery) keeps the /sdcard folder intact
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So if i understand this right, both ways, like, the usual inside the android OS itself, on the S3, or the reset trough physical buttons, both delete the cache aswell?
can someone please explain a full wipe - when asked in a rom thread that you need to do a full wipe. what is that?
do you do it in CWM only, no where else?
- wipe data/factory reset then
- wipe cache partition then
- wipe dalvick cache
that's it? that's considered a full wipe? because I was reading and something said if coming over to xxxx rom from aokp do a full wipe.
tbh I've already changed roms but I hard bricked my last phone not knowing things like this. lol
thanks
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can someone please explain a full wipe - when asked in a rom thread that you need to do a full wipe. what is that?
do you do it in CWM only, no where else?
- wipe data/factory reset then
- wipe cache partition then
- wipe dalvick cache
that's it? that's considered a full wipe? because I was reading and something said if coming over to xxxx rom from aokp do a full wipe.
tbh I've already changed roms but I hard bricked my last phone not knowing things like this. lol
thanks
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Yes that is a full wipe, but "wipe data/factory reset" is enough, no need for the other two.
Also if you just flash a wrong rom, I doubt your last phone is hard bricked. You can donate it to me.
thanks for the answer.
with my galaxy note I installed a stock ss firmware via odin, installed CWM and then flashed aosp without wiping or anything. phone couldn't get into recovery, download or turn on. jigs didn't work and a shop also couldn't get it back into download or recovery.
so no signs of life, I've already sent it overseas for warranty, sorry mate
I ended up getting an s3 till note2 comes out. but I heard the note2 will only have 512mbs of more ram than the s3, and it won't be quadcore. if these are true I'll probably torch all my samsung devices and get apple products -_-

[Q] note2_JellyBeans_B8.zip Upgrade

Assuming my Galaxy Note II phone has been unlocked successfully, if I do a factory reset to upgrade to note2_JellyBeans_B8.zip:
YOU MUST BE UNLOCKED
Step 1-
Wipe Data Factory Reset!
Step 2-
Wipe davlick cache
Step 3-
install zip and pick your options
Step 4-
Reboot and enjoy!
wouldn't this restore the phone back to stock?? Or is it just the bootloader partition that is left alone when you do a factory reset? Also, the instructions were not too clear when it mentions: "install zip and pick your options". Do I unzip the file and pick something in the install folder? A tad confused here...
hugeyeti said:
Assuming my Galaxy Note II phone has been unlocked successfully, if I do a factory reset to upgrade to note2_JellyBeans_B8.zip:
YOU MUST BE UNLOCKED
Step 1-
Wipe Data Factory Reset!
Step 2-
Wipe davlick cache
Step 3-
install zip and pick your options
Step 4-
Reboot and enjoy!
wouldn't this restore the phone back to stock?? Or is it just the bootloader partition that is left alone when you do a factory reset? Also, the instructions were not too clear when it mentions: "install zip and pick your options". Do I unzip the file and pick something in the install folder? A tad confused here...
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You want to wipe system, factory reset, cache and dalvik cache. Factory reset will wipe data like Google account and apps and such.
Then the ROM installs with aroma which loads up a GUI that let's you choose what you want. Can choose apps installed clock location how many widgets you show at the top what kernel you run etc. Literally flash the zip and you'll understand.
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nosympathy said:
You want to wipe system, factory reset, cache and dalvik cache. Factory reset will wipe data like Google account and apps and such.
Then the ROM installs with aroma which loads up a GUI that let's you choose what you want. Can choose apps installed clock location how many widgets you show at the top what kernel you run etc. Literally flash the zip and you'll understand.
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Thanks. I am not sure how to "wipe system", but I read how to factory reset and clear dalvik cache. Also not sure how to load the jellybeans ROM(do I mount it.. is it an .iso? etc.)... lots of reading to do. Ty for the input m8.
hugeyeti said:
Thanks. I am not sure how to "wipe system", but I read how to factory reset and clear dalvik cache. Also not sure how to load the jellybeans ROM(do I mount it.. is it an .iso? etc.)... lots of reading to do. Ty for the input m8.
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If youre using TWRP click wipe, then factory reset, swipe to do so, then cache same way, then dalvik.
To flash rom click the install tab, find the rom, make sure you tell it to look at the internal or external at the top and find the rom, then swipe to flash it
sidenote: factory reset clears data, which is what most people do. system wipe actually clears out the partition where the rom is, in other words the phone will not reboot until youve flashed a rom to it
hugeyeti said:
Thanks. I am not sure how to "wipe system", but I read how to factory reset and clear dalvik cache. Also not sure how to load the jellybeans ROM(do I mount it.. is it an .iso? etc.)... lots of reading to do. Ty for the input m8.
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Put the ROM on your phone and go to the install section of your recovery (You must boot into recovery by holding power, home, and volume up while turning on your phone) and flash it from there.
Joshina said:
Put the ROM on your phone and go to the install section of your recovery (You must boot into recovery by holding power, home, and volume up while turning on your phone) and flash it from there.
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My phone is now unlocked + jailbroken after following instructions from CASUAL. No issues.
When u say put the rom in your phone. U mean my SD card? Per littleguevara's post:
"To flash rom click the install tab, find the rom, make sure you tell it to look at the internal or external at the top and find the rom, then swipe to flash it
sidenote: factory reset clears data, which is what most people do. system wipe actually clears out the partition where the rom is, in other words the phone will not reboot until youve flashed a rom to it" <----- if the phone is wiped then everything is gone so I can't put the jellybeans rom there.
Also from "Originally Posted by nosympathy
You want to wipe system, factory reset, cache and dalvik cache. Factory reset will wipe data like Google account and apps and such"
Will I be able to wipe cache and dalvik cache WHILE in recovery mode? I just want to be as proactive as possible and avoid being reactive to anything that comes my way that I am not aware of. I believe I already have TWRP (i saw their logo while jailbreaking).. Any input is appreciated m8.

[Q] My SGS3 Started to be very slow and laggy

I use stock rom (original) I9300XXEMC2
Kernel 3.0.31-1042335 [email protected] #1
Android version 4.1.2
My phone started to be slow and laggy. When I get a call it takes about three seconds to recognize the caller. I get alot of apps crash, I mean apps suddenly closes(I started to play a short video and then 3G Watchdog and PlayerPro got close).
What could be the reason for the laggs and slowleness of the phone?
Your rom has the sds fix so it might be the fix kicking in to save your phone. First try clearing cache and dalvic in recovery and fixing permissions, if still laggy then factory reset.
what does clear dalvik and catch do? do I need to backup the phone before I do this things? (I'm not talking about the reset only clear)
11alex11 said:
what does clear dalvik and catch do? do I need to backup the phone before I do this things? (I'm not talking about the reset only clear)
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It clears the cache and clears the dalvik for details use Google but Dalvik is basically VM .
Backup is not relevant to either both are rebuilt on next boot .
jje
boomboomer said:
Your rom has the sds fix so it might be the fix kicking in to save your phone. First try clearing cache and dalvic in recovery and fixing permissions, if still laggy then factory reset.
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I have only "wipe cache partition". where is dalvik and fix permissions?
11alex11 said:
I have only "wipe cache partition". where is dalvik and fix permissions?
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ADVANCED.
jje
I don't have advanced...This is the options I have:
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
apply update from cache
You need CWM recovery .
Use Philz from development .
jje
I use rom stock and original kernel I also don't have root.
Is it possible to do it without root and without changing recovery?
11alex11 said:
I use rom stock and original kernel I also don't have root.
Is it possible to do it without root and without changing recovery?
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No
You really need to read the basic faqs and guides .
jje
11alex11 said:
I use rom stock and original kernel I also don't have root.
Is it possible to do it without root and without changing recovery?
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If you're not de-odexed (which you won't be since you're not running a custom ROM) there's not a lot "Wiping Dalvik-Cache" will do. Dalvik-Cache is used when you have dispensed with odex.
Essentially, every app you have has an .odex file.
so:
/system/app/MMS.apk
/system/app/MMS.odex
Most custom ROMs are "de-odexed" which means they get rid of all the .odex files and replace them with dalvik-cache files.
Basically what I am saying is you don 't have any to clear.
I wrote that I use stock rom so I don't want to root my phone.
don't suggest things that can't be done or I don't want to
Anyway thatks
I didn't. I told you it's irrelevant.
All you can do is factory reset or flash official roms. Or dummy file generator.
Just read "unusual freezing" thread
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I wiped partiions cach and it helped
11alex11 said:
I wiped partiions cach and it helped
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How did you do that?
using recovery mode
11alex11 said:
using recovery mode
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Saved my life!
Thanks!
Guide to recovery mode on youtube:
Search for:
"How to Wipe Galaxy S3 Cache Partition"
Didn't lose anything.
Still have the problem. Now it also sometimes restart itself.
Any other solutions except root & wipe?
Factory reset .
Still a problem then a service centre is required .
jje

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