Miui Wipe Dalvik question - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

for MIUI must i really Wipe Dalvik? it always says cant find and sumthing about an ext. so it looks lik its trying to wipe cache from an external memory card which i do not use. or am i wrong and theres some other issue here?

It's still wiping dalvik, which is located in /data. That unknown path error is nothing to worry about.
But yes, wiping dalvik will always be necessary.
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Wiping Dalvik Cache in Recovery Error.

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Thanks for the help....
Just got a new Thunderbolt. Rooted. When I wipe Dalvik cache I get a line that says E: invalid directory or file. Is there something I need to do to my internal storage or sdcard first before downloading a new rom, wiping data cache dalvik and then flashing? Recovery doesn't seem to be wiping dalvik cache. Any help is apreciated. Thanks.
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EricNotpc said:
Just got a new Thunderbolt. Rooted. When I wipe Dalvik cache I get a line that says E: invalid directory or file. Is there something I need to do to my internal storage or sdcard first before downloading a new rom, wiping data cache dalvik and then flashing? Recovery doesn't seem to be wiping dalvik cache. Any help is apreciated. Thanks.
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Did you delete the cache partition first? I believe the dalvik cache is often stored there, so if you wipe the partition first, you'll get an error if you attempt to wipe the cache afterwards. Either way, if it isn't there, it shouldn't cause a problem with a new ROM.
I found a file named cache, it had 2 files. One was called download.apk, the other was Recovery.txt. The Recovery.txt file was just a log of my last flash. The download.apk would not open. It was 1kb. In the data dir. there is a David cache file. It has all the data from the user apps. I deleted the cache file but still got the error, then deleted both, and still the same. After reboot, both files were there with the same info. Should I re-root, format sdcard with a ext-3 partition then update to a GB Rom? Thanks
Hey, the Ol' Lady stole my T-bolt
It always says that, for me at least. You have to do two clicks in Recovery for it to work, if you know what I mean. After I click "Clear Dalvik Cache" the first time, I get that "error" and a list of more options, one being Wipe Dalvik Cache, and the other 13 being the same. I click Wipe Dalvik Cache, and the feed at the bottom says Dalvik Cache cleared.
That is when.it looks for a EXT partition. If one was not create it will say that.
It is typically used for Apps2SD and by having them on the SD there would be a dalvik directory.
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Thanks everyone...
My Ol' lady stole my Thunderbolt.

WTFudge is considered a full-wipe?

I see people saying that wiping data, cache, and dalvik is considered a full wipe. But isn't that incorrect? Wouldn't formatting the system, data, and cache be considered a full wipe? If using TWRP, under advanced settings or options is a an option for formatting. When choosing to format system, data, and cache partitions, isn't that what people want to do when doing a "full wipe"?
Formatting system will clear dalvik so I'm just confused when people say to wipe fully, and by that they say to wipe data, cache, and dalvik. That's nothing, but a factory reset because all that does is erase your data, and leave the system intact with whatever you installed into the system such as kernels or tweaks.
So my question is, what do you guys and gals consider to be a full wipe?
I use the advanced> format menu to wipe each invidual partition, including /system. I myself have always wondered this as well seeing as to most people, a full wipe is considered a factory reset which includes data, cache, and dalvik cache. I wipe each individual partition including system and thus never have weird problems that others complain about.
I've wondered that same thing, cause some say wipe everything and then some say format ur system first. So which is? Which way is the Proper way?
The proper way is formating
System
Data
Cache
Formatting system clears dalvik. I'm just confused because people keep telling others to do incorrect things when they say full wipe. I just want to know what the users think when they use the term.
DDiaz007 said:
The proper way is formating
System
Data
Cache
Formatting system clears dalvik. I'm just confused because people keep telling others to do incorrect things when they say full wipe. I just want to know what the users think when they use the term.
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Well I use the super wipe zip, I think that's what it's called, to wipe my phone then I was just formatting my system. I wasn't really sure what people wanted. Like I said one says wipe and one will say format, but thanks for telling me the proper way.
mugetsu666 said:
Well I use the super wipe zip, I think that's what it's called, to wipe my phone then I was just formatting my system. I wasn't really sure what people wanted. Like I said one says wipe and one will say format, but thanks for telling me the proper way.
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A zip? You'll be fine if it does what it is supposed to do. But if you do it manually, this is the correct way.
DDiaz007 said:
A zip? You'll be fine if it does what it is supposed to do. But if you do it manually, this is the correct way.
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I just looked and it's the infected wipe is what I've been using but I guess I'll start doing it the proper way then.
I have always considered wiping data, cache, and dalvik as a full wipe. And formatting every thing as, well, formatting lol. I have never formatted any of my partitions when installing new roms, can't say I have ever had an issue either.
But you certainly bring up an interesting point.
For those that are confused: "formatting a partition = "wiping" a partition.
format boot (contains kernel,ramdisk,etc.)
format system (contains base OS,apps and framework,etc.)
format data (user apps,accounts,batt stats,dalvik,etc.)
format cache (lots of stuff, lol)
/full wipe
side note: every ROM zip I've ever seen formats system and boot, so usually if you're flashing a ROM (and feel like wiping) it's totally fine to just wipe data and cache and then flash. If you're flashing over (no data wipe) then you'd want to wipe cache and dalvik, same for a kernel, that gets rid of cached stuff you probably don't want on boot. Especially dalvik since it contains a classes.dex for all your apps, which could contain old data you don't want in your new ROM. These dex files are built during the bootup, so it's safe to wipe them out, that's also the reason a bootup takes a lot longer after a dalvik wipe where you haven't wiped data.
hope this helps
When you don't get poopoo stains on your undies.
Sry troll moment lol had to do it sry diaz.
I always thought full wipe was data dalvick, cache, battery stats, system/ SD partition
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thizzlemania91 said:
When you don't get poopoo stains on your undies.
Sry troll moment lol had to do it sry diaz.
I always thought full wipe was data dalvick, cache, battery stats, system/ SD partition
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dalvik is IN /data.
batt stats are IN /data.
who wipes sdcard for full wipe?
il Duce said:
dalvik is IN /data.
batt stats are IN /data.
who wipes sdcard for full wipe?
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No **** lol
Get all those nasty tt backup apps you guys save lol
il Duce said:
format boot (contains kernel,ramdisk,etc.)
format system (contains base OS,apps and framework,etc.)
format data (user apps,accounts,batt stats,dalvik,etc.)
format cache (lots of stuff, lol)
/full wipe
side note: every ROM zip I've ever seen formats system and boot, so usually if you're flashing a ROM (and feel like wiping) it's totally fine to just wipe data and cache and then flash. If you're flashing over (no data wipe) then you'd want to wipe cache and dalvik, same for a kernel, that gets rid of cached stuff you probably don't want on boot. Especially dalvik since it contains a classes.dex for all your apps, which could contain old data you don't want in your new ROM. These dex files are built during the bootup, so it's safe to wipe them out, that's also the reason a bootup takes a lot longer after a dalvik wipe where you haven't wiped data.
hope this helps
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Ahh I see now, much appreciated!
DDiaz007 said:
Ahh I see now, much appreciated!
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anytime. hey what happened to nuggy? does nobody like cyan sense?
il Duce said:
anytime. hey what happened to nuggy? does nobody like cyan sense?
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I don't know, he went dark on me. I assume life. I like it, but who knows? :-(
I finally joined Google Plus so I can play tester for you guys if you still need it. I tried joining before when I had asked you, but it rejected my alias.

[Q] Dalvik Cache

When I load roms, typically I will wipe the Cache as well, the Dalvik Cahce. However, since loading the new Cm9 Unofficial, everytime I try to wipe the Dalvik, i get "E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]".
Is this a problem and if so, how do i fix this?
I'm pretty sure it has always said that on every phone and every ROM I have used.
The dalvik cache wipe is not needed if you wipe the cache partition...
Guess where the dalvik cache is,
that's right.
The cache partition!
Btw, that message just means you don't have an external sd card installed.
studacris said:
The dalvik cache wipe is not needed if you wipe the cache partition...
Guess where the dalvik cache is,
that's right.
The cache partition!
Btw, that message just means you don't have an external sd card installed.
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True, the error message can be ignored,
but sorry you're wrong -- dalvik-cache is under /data partition
and the message will appear regardless of having an sdcard, it just means [/sd-ext] is undefined

Whats the proper way to WIPE & What do you use??

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.
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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

[Q]Definition of Mount System, Wipe Data & Delvik Cache

What is Mount System, Wipe Data & Clear Delvik Cache we can see on CWM Recovery?
What happens if I Wipe Data, Clear Delvik Cache & Mount System?
Thanks in Advance.
Sorry for my Bad English.
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arifkpi said:
What is Mount System, Wipe Data & Clear Delvik Cache we can see on CWM Recovery?
What happens if I Wipe Data, Clear Delvik Cache & Mount System?
Thanks in Advance.
Sorry for my Bad English.
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Wipe Data means all your user data will be deleted, so the /data partition will be wiped.
Wipe Dalvik cache is wiping the dalvik cache
Okay in the dalvik cache is saved, where the program data is located. You can compare it to the MFT (Master File Table) in Windows
Mount system is if you have unmounted system first, to mount it again. Don't know when/why you should unmount system first. Maybe during an installation on sdcard and you don't wanna damage /system? Don't know...
If something is wrong please correct me
mihahn said:
Wipe Data means all your user data will be deleted, so the /data partition will be wiped.
Wipe Dalvik cache is wiping the dalvik cache
Okay in the dalvik cache is saved, where the program data is located. You can compare it to the MFT (Master File Table) in Windows
Mount system is if you have unmounted system first, to mount it again. Don't know when/why you should unmount system first. Maybe during an installation on sdcard and you don't wanna damage /system? Don't know...
If something is wrong please correct me
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Thanks
I am a Noob that so why I have a lot of question
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arifkpi said:
Thanks
I am a Noob that so why I have a lot of question
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Just ask, here are many members who like to help you
All those things are recommended to do when you install a custom Rom. Or when your phone is not working well. Otherwise its not necessary doing that
Why you want to start a thread about this? Just google it friend. You'll understand more!
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There's two android dictionaries on xda, one is the very first sticky of this section (tutorial, faq etc), the other is in android general. They explain everything a newbie should know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
Every answer present here :thumbup:
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