Hello all. I just recently got my s2 and have been flashing several Rome. BTW thanks to all the devs and their hard work. Anyways, some of the roms state to do a full wipe. I have been going into recovery and doing wipe cache and data. Is this what is meant by full wipe? Thanks in advance.
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Includes what you mention plus dalvik, and everything else except sdcard.
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gumboman4 said:
Hello all. I just recently got my s2 and have been flashing several Rome. BTW thanks to all the devs and their hard work. Anyways, some of the roms state to do a full wipe. I have been going into recovery and doing wipe cache and data. Is this what is meant by full wipe? Thanks in advance.
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FULL WIPE means you use the wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe cache is seperate BUT INCLUDED when you perform a full wipe. . I think it is just your temporary cache and can be used to help clear out issues on occasions. It wipes the temporary data for the apps but not the dalvich cache of the apps. (I may be slightly off here with that one).
Wipe dalvich cache is seperate and wipes the applications data. It wipes just temporary data that apps are using. This is normally used when you are flashing updates to the rom your on, flashing modems, flashing kernels, etc.
SO when you perform a FULL WIPE it will delete out ALL THE USER APPS AND DATA ASSOCIATED WITH THEM. This is why you backup your USER APPS and their associated data with titanium backup. Once the FULL WIPE is done all user apps are gone and ONLY apps that are included in the rom under system/apps will still be there. All the apps in data/apps are wiped gone. A FULL WIPE does not delete your sdcard so you will not lose your music, pictures, etc.
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OK thanks for the insight guys. So is it possible to perform a full wipe from within cwm? Or is it something different entirely?
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gumboman4 said:
OK thanks for the insight guys. So is it possible to perform a full wipe from within cwm? Or is it something different entirely?
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You wipe from cwm. Wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition are on the main cwm screen, wipe dalvik cache is in the advanced menu. Wiping all three of those is considered a full wipe.
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You can also do a factory reset from the dial pad: *#*#7780#*#*
I think it's the same as wipe data/factory reset from recovery, but I don't know of any verification of that.
Incidentally, wipe data/factory reset belongs to stock 3e recovery, as well as CWM recovery.
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I know what happens when you do a factory reset/wipe, but what exactly happens if I only wipe Dalvik Cache? (I'm about to flash a ROM, don't want to do a complete factory reset/wipe, but wondering if I can still help "eliminate ghosts" by wiping Dalvik Cache.)
Bump, is this just like a crazy question or something?
What exactly does wiping Dalvik cache do?
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Bump, is this just like a crazy question or something?
What exactly does wiping Dalvik cache do?
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dalvik is a virtual machine in android operating system that runs applications, which is similar java vm. dalvik builds some sort of cache of applications (i wouldn't go into details) to run them faster in dalvik cache space. you can clear them out, and android will rebuild the cache on the next boot. and the initial boot will take longer than usual once you wiped the dalvik cache because android needs to rebuild it.
So it's something that you can safely wipe on occasion right, just to clear up any bugs?
trunkstar1 said:
So it's something that you can safely wipe on occasion right, just to clear up any bugs?
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when you flash a custom rom, usually the rom automatically wipes out dalvik cache to remove all that junk from the previous rom.. you do not need to wipe it regularly unless you flash apps or any other system modifications on top of the existing rom via clockworkmod recovery very often
But is there any "harm" in doing it? Any consequences other than a longer reboot time?
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But is there any "harm" in doing it? Any consequences other than a longer reboot time?
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Not at all. Apps will just be a little sluggish for a bit.
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Using Kies to goto 2.2, does that wipes Dalvik cache? Koz I went to 2.2 from kies mini, then ODIN'd a Voodoo kernel and i never wiped it manually...
so should I?
many thanks
You are trying to not factory reset but any rom you will find will have a system, data, data_data and cache wipe built into it. You can try finding a Rom you like and remove the wipes from the update_script but those wipes are put there on purpose. Kies will wipe everything too.
or use root explorer go in to system and find dalvik cache and delete files =>
sir can i ask a question?
jaetm83 said:
dalvik is a virtual machine in android operating system that runs applications, which is similar java vm. dalvik builds some sort of cache of applications (i wouldn't go into details) to run them faster in dalvik cache space. you can clear them out, and android will rebuild the cache on the next boot. and the initial boot will take longer than usual once you wiped the dalvik cache because android needs to rebuild it.
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is it normal to boot so long when i accidentally wipe dalvik cache? because im afraid and thinking my phone was brick what can i do to turn it back normal? wait to boot the system?
avie14 said:
is it normal to boot so long when i accidentally wipe dalvik cache? because im afraid and thinking my phone was brick what can i do to turn it back normal? wait to boot the system?
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Yes it is normal for it to take longer than a normal bootup. It is rebuilding the Dalvik that was just wiped. #nosorcery
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I know what happens when you do a factory reset/wipe, but what exactly happens if I only wipe Dalvik Cache? (I'm about to flash a ROM, don't want to do a complete factory reset/wipe, but wondering if I can still help "eliminate ghosts" by wiping Dalvik Cache.)
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Thank you for this question, thank you guys now I know that wiping dalvik cache is not that bad at all.
I've read a lot about wiping your phone before flashing a rom. What does wipe mean? Is it the same as a factory reset or is it just the cache without doing anything with my apps?
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In your case, it means you have to do a factory reset to perfom a full wipe. All your personal data/installed/settings apps etc. will be lost (can be found in Settings/Privacy/Factory Data Reset).
It is sometimes not necessary to perfom a wipe (depends on the rom), but highly recommended to avoid problems caused by old data/ settings etc.
Some roms perfom automatically a full wipe.
Whatever you prefer: don't forget to backup your data.
If I am restoring my device should I delete all data?(data, cache, and dalvik cache )
I do. But its not necessary.
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I never do.
I never clear before a restore since it's all pretty much overwritten anyway. Only thing that might stay the same is dalvik. Does anyone know if that is included in a nand backup?
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Depends, if you no longer need the data, wipe it. If you do then don't wipe.
@ mfreywald - If I understand you right. If your nanodroid back up it on the phone then yes. If it in your SD card then no.
I run jivy's kernel cleaning script (wipes cache and dalvik twice) before any restore or flash - might not be necessary, but I've NEVER had a bootloop or other issue like that since I started doing it.
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I run jivy's kernel cleaning script (wipes cache and dalvik twice) before any restore or flash - might not be necessary, but I've NEVER had a bootloop or other issue like that since I started doing it.
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Ahh, the old "kill a fly with a sledge hammer" philosophy. I'm in that camp too. A few extra seconds in CWM can save a headache later. A habit I picked up on my Captivate. Between each flash I wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik twice, and generally format system.
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I do not. Kinda pointless since you are rewriting the rom when restoring anyways
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If I am restoring my device should I delete all data?(data, cache, and dalvik cache )
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not mandatory but I do anyways just to be safe. it is kind of like the "safely eject usb" function on windows. nobody really uses it because it isn't a mandatory thing; but there is always that 5%
Title says it all. Is there a more complete way to wipe the phone than using the Factory Reset option in Touch Recovery? On my last two phones I had Calkulin's format all zips that I used.
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Title says it all. Is there a more complete way to wipe the phone than using the Factory Reset option in Touch Recovery? On my last two phones I had Calkulin's format all zips that I used.
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I just wipe everything in recovery but the superwipe script is good, you can also wipe through fastboot, and aroma installer has a good wipe built in
Honestly, "super wipes" are just a mental satisfaction at this point. I remember super wipes on the OG EVO, being for the poor souls that were still using CWM. As far as development has come, they are unnecessary.
roids87 said:
Honestly, "super wipes" are just a mental satisfaction at this point. I remember super wipes on the OG EVO, being for the poor souls that were still using CWM. As far as development has come, they are unnecessary.
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yeah but i can only think of one wipe script which happens to be superwipe lol, if i have any issues I just wipe from fastboot
SMW6180 has developed a super wipe app which is flash able but also incorporates optimization by the way it formats the partitions. Works great on the EVO LTE.
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waterbound said:
SM1860 has developed a super wipe app which is flash able but also incorporates optimization by the way it formats the partitions. Works great on the EVO LTE.
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Here ya go
SantinoInc said:
Title says it all. Is there a more complete way to wipe the phone than using the Factory Reset option in Touch Recovery? On my last two phones I had Calkulin's format all zips that I used.
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Wipe Cache, dalvik cache, factory reset, system. I wipe those 4 options twice. I feel like that's a proper wipe
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Does anyone still wipe Google wallet cache and data+reset when doing factory reset or data wipe?
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Wipe Cache, dalvik cache, factory reset, system. I wipe those 4 options twice. I feel like that's a proper wipe
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A good wipe would include wiping kernel too, that's something that can be a hassle without a proper wipe script
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Does anyone still wipe Google wallet cache and data+reset when doing factory reset or data wipe?
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Never
I never have from day 1 and NFC works fine
Also for ppl wondering about wiping, I think a good habit is to wipe both caches everytime your in recovery.
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Just Remember to...
Wipe your cache!....:laugh:whew, I just kill me.....
all sensitive information pertaining to your credit/debit card is stored on their cloud servers now. Before all information was stored along with a certificate on the secure element, they switched to a more traditional method of using a passkey with every purchase, the purchase then goes to Google and they charge your account. The charges show as *Google "merchant" now, my buest guess is that SE is now obsolete but its just a guess. They still have to store the virtual mastercard number and passkey somewhere
Hey guys,
I have had some issues with my current ROM. I want to change the ROM. I am looking to switch to OMEGA.
How would I do this, I currently have AROMA rom. Should I do a factory reset the just reboot into recovery mode and install that way? Or will just installing the ROM from zip work? Or if I do a factory reset do I need to root it again with Odin, or will I not need to root it?
Also for wiping the phone should I wipe my SD card? Or no?
Thank you I searched and found half answers for most of this.
You have to format /system partition and /data partition in order to get a clean ROM, otherwise you may run into some unforeseeable problems.
Don't have to wipe sdcard
Most ROM except stock are pre-rooted.
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qtwrk said:
You have to format /system partition and /data partition in order to get a clean ROM, otherwise you may run into some unforeseeable problems.
Don't have to wipe sdcard
Most ROM except stock are pre-rooted.
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Ok just to double check what your saying.
I should do a wipe using the built in android factory reset.
Then just install the ROM using the recovery boot.
I will not have to use ODIN or any other soft ware. Just factory reset and install rom.
AW: [Q] Switching ROM and wiping
I'd factory reset in recovery, wipe cache and dalvik, format system and then flash the new ROM from your external sdcard
Please report if that way worked for you
But be sure to backup your apps with titanium backup
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ch0ka said:
I'd factory reset in recovery, wipe cache and dalvik, format system and then flash the new ROM from your external sdcard
Please report if that way worked for you
But be sure to backup your apps with titanium backup
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Not to sound like a noob... but how do i wipe Cache and Dalvik? also what is dalvik?
Thank you, I will do it today hopefully.
Not sure which ROM I want to switch to. Any recommendations? I am thinking OMEGA.
morinr said:
Not to sound like a noob... but how do i wipe Cache and Dalvik? also what is dalvik?
Thank you, I will do it today hopefully.
Not sure which ROM I want to switch to. Any recommendations? I am thinking OMEGA.
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He's talking about wiping in recovery.
Dalvik, is kinda Java virtual machine on android, it does concerns you...
About ROM, I suggest you try them out all, and then you will find your Mr.Right, or Ms.Right
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morinr said:
Not to sound like a noob... but how do i wipe Cache and Dalvik? also what is dalvik?
Thank you, I will do it today hopefully.
Not sure which ROM I want to switch to. Any recommendations? I am thinking OMEGA.
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1.boot into recovery, (make a backup , always be safe)
2.wipe data/factory rest
3.wipe cache partition
4.use volume rockers go into advanced , wipe dalvik cache , go back
5.go into mounts and storage , format/system (BE SURE YOU HAVE A ROM ON YOUR SD CARD), go back
6.Install zip from sd card , Choose zip from sd card , Choose rom and Click yes!
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Nobody can tell you which rom is better .. All roms are amazing because of the work put into them try them out one by one.. you're not going to lose anything..
Ok cool. I installed OMEGA and I like that rom. I did a factory reset and wiped the Dalvik cache and cache. Will look around a bit more but so far so good....
however same issue with the phone. But now when the call ends it says process com.android.phone has stopped. Then i hit ok and phone is ok. It doesn't automatically restart then go really slow.
No idea about this, I searched however couldn't find a answer. Lots of phones and versions of android had this issue.
Any ideas would be great guys.
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Ok cool. I installed OMEGA and I like that rom. I did a factory reset and wiped the Dalvik cache and cache. Will look around a bit more but so far so good....
however same issue with the phone. But now when the call ends it says process com.android.phone has stopped. Then i hit ok and phone is ok. It doesn't automatically restart then go really slow.
No idea about this, I searched however couldn't find a answer. Lots of phones and versions of android had this issue.
Any ideas would be great guys.
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You need to go into mounts and storage in recovery and format system and data before you flash, as already explained
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You need to go into mounts and storage in recovery and format system and data before you flash, as already explained
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Is that different from what I did?
I booted into recovery. Did a factory reset. Wiped Cache and the Dalvik Cache. Then I installed the rom, did I do this wrong?
morinr said:
Is that different from what I did?
I booted into recovery. Did a factory reset. Wiped Cache and the Dalvik Cache. Then I installed the rom, did I do this wrong?
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Factory reset wipe data, but not system, you need to format system and data
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Factory reset wipe data, but not system, you need to format system and data
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I just booted into recover did system format and data. However I still have the same issue. After phone call freezes for a second, vibrates then says com.android.phone has stopped working.
Follow exactly what I ve typed in the previous post... exactly that.. and which version of omega have you Downloaded
??
Hit thanks if I've helped
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why not you backup your current rom first then try to flash a new rom without wipe data. if you not facing any issue on the new rom, then it's ok.
if you facing any issue, you must flash again the new rom with wipe all data. if you not happy with both, then you restore back what you are backup before.:fingers-crossed:
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Follow exactly what I ve typed in the previous post... exactly that.. and which version of omega have you Downloaded
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Hit thanks if I've helped
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Yes I did. I factory reset. wiped cache and dalvik as well as formatting in the advanced options. I currently have Omega 44.2 installed. But I had the iphone app crashing with AROMA 30.1 and 30.4
Is there away to uninstall the phone app and then re install that cleanly?
I did this and still have the phone crashing issue.
Settings/apps/all/phone/wipe app data, likewise do same with contacts, reboot, see if that solves it
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Settings/apps/all/phone/wipe app data, likewise do same with contacts, reboot, see if that solves it
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I clearned the cache, should I clear the whole app? If it uninstalls how do i re install the phone app?
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I clearned the cache, should I clear the whole app? If it uninstalls how do i re install the phone app?
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Lol....I didn't say wipe the cache,I didn't say uninstall it.....I said wipe data
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Lol....I didn't say wipe the cache,I didn't say uninstall it.....I said wipe data
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There is no white data. only buttons available are force stop and clear data. If I press clear data it says all data will be deleted permanently including all files, settings accounts, databases. I assumed the files were the actual app.
I went to settings. Applciation manager and chose Phone.
......hit clear data then, do that for phone and contacts storage, the data bases get rebuilt the only thing you will have to set up again is which contacts to display and any ringtone options etc you may have chosen
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......hit clear data then, do that for phone and contacts storage, the data bases get rebuilt the only thing you will have to set up again is which contacts to display and any ringtone options etc you may have chosen
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Data is just that.....Data.....it is not the apk