[Q] Do I need to re-format (partition) my Tab? - Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Wi-Fi Tab 10.1, rooted and running Bonsai 0.2, all was well until it suddenly turned off on me (crashed). I turned it on, and as soon as I got past the lockscreen, a bunch of apps started force closing, and the box asking which launcher you want to use was flashing incredibly fast, on and off, so you could not use it. I also think I saw a "database error" message in the notification area.
I rebooted a few times with same result, so I rebooted to recovery, wiped data, wiped cache and wiped dalvik. Flashed Bonsai, and Tab runs fine now, with one exception. When it boots, for a few seconds, the top part of the screen (maybe the top 20% of the screen - a rectangle) is garbage - all different colors. The tab gets past this and works fine, but I am wondering if I should reformat the SD card, using the "Partition SD Card" option in the Advanced section of CWM.
And, if I do this, what are the correct settings?
Any thoughts?

That static screen you're seeing is a know issue. It won't hurt anything. But one way to get rid of it is...
1. Make a nandroid backup
2. Transfer that backup to your computer
3. Flash stock retail recovery ( http://db.tt/wSIvJp5 ) in download mode with Odin
4. Wipe data/factory reset in stock recovery
5. Transfer nandroid backup back to your tab.
6. Flash cmw
7. Restore your back up via cmw
No more static screen anymore.

Excellent, I will do that tonight.
Many thanks!!

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BOBdotEXE said:
Do you have an SD card installed?
Mine got stuck on a "Scanning media" once and I removed the SD card and rebooted,
and then it booted fine.
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The problem is that I don't, as I just used the on board memory. I even resorted to Safe Mode several times, but it just froze when I approached settings menu and continued to do the endless boot-loop.
What ROM are you using? If you are using those with CWM Recovery, you can try rebooting to CWM (Vol up+Home+Power) and wipe your data/factory reset there.
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ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
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jje
abhinitagrawal said:
I factory reseted my Galaxy S3. everything went normal but as soon as the mobile rebooted after the reset, started the problem. most of the system apps and the apps i download from the market closes by itself and return to home screen.
for example, if i try to check a mail in gmail, it keeps on loading and then suddenly goes back to home screen.
plz help. what should i do?
I even flashed the ROM back with odin but the problem still persist
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Here's what I did when I got the same issue:
1. I booted into Clockwork recovery. Once there I wiped everything incl. "Dalvik Cache" and "Battery Stats" in advanced menu.
Manually formated every step in "Mounts and Storage" menu (EXCEPT FOR SDCARD of course!). Even tho that step might not be necessary
2. Did a factory reset.
3. Removed SD-card and put it in my putor. Then copied a ROM to the card.
4. Booted into download mode (hold Volume down + Home + Power buttton) and flashed a kernel with Odin.
5. Booted into Clockwork recovery and installed ROM from zip.
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Gorath190 said:
Any solutions that would not wipe the data?
If not is there a way for me to access the data and save it prior to me doing the factory wipe like hooking it up to my pc and transferring the data?
I have recovery but noticed I never took a backup. I am wondering if I did a backup now and did a factory wipe; would it wipe out the recovery/root? If not; would I be able to restore the backup and get my data back?
I tried the wiping cache but no luck; still just goes to the logo screen and no further.
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I had this same problem on my tab. However, I just got out of it using the RECOVERY mode as was explained above.
It will not wipe your data. Just choose the option to reboot the system and that will fix it for you. I had same concern about wiping my data so when I saw that reboot option, I selected it and it has helped to rectify my issues. My tab has finally boot completely and I'm once again able to use my tab.

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