I'm sure most of you know what a super wipe zip is if you've owned other smart phones. It's a CWM flashable file that wipes data/cache and formats /cache, /data, and /system (usually twice or three times).
Is there any file like that for the S3 available yet? If not, if someone knows how, could you possible make one? I don't know how to code or develop but it seems like a pretty easy file to make considering all everything you need is already in CWM.
Thank you in advanced.
Hypercore said:
I'm sure most of you know what a super wipe zip is if you've owned other smart phones. It's a CWM flashable file that wipes data/cache and formats /cache, /data, and /system (usually twice or three times).
Is there any file like that for the S3 available yet? If not, if someone knows how, could you possible make one? I don't know how to code or develop but it seems like a pretty easy file to make considering all everything you need is already in CWM.
Thank you in advanced.
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Wiping any of those 3 times is no different then wiping them once. Just a fun fact.
task650 said:
Wiping any of those 3 times is no different then wiping them once. Just a fun fact.
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I know, but its a habit. Its just annoying always having to wipe them one by one. Also, is there any way to make it so theres only one "No" to choose from?
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I've been reading threads where recommendations are made to wipe 2-4+ times when switching ROMs.
My question: What's the point in wiping more than once?
Does "wiping" entail either an 'rm -rf' or an 'mkfs.ext3'? If it's an mkfs, then I really don't get it. If it's an 'rm -rf', well.. I still don't get it. Both effectively neutralize a filesystem (with some possible caveats to an 'rm -rf').
I'm not knockin' on the folks who recommend it, but is it really, absolutely necessary? I've never wiped more than once and never have an issue. Is there any non-anecdotal, objective reason why one should do it, other than to possibly satisfy a slight case of OCD?
Thanks for any input.
Some people believe that there is a bug in CWR that causes wipes to not complete. I personally only wipe once and haven't had issues. Wiping multiple times certainly shouldn't hurt anything though.
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A-ha! Well that could certainly make one paranoid enough to want to wipe it 3 times if CWR isn't completing the wipe. Any idea on how CWR actually wipes? Perhaps I could just write my own pre-install.zip that I could use to wipe it myself. I know BAMF nukes Dalvik on install.
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Anyone know how CWM accomplishes it wipe? If there is skepticism about whether it works (without having to do it 3 times), I was going to write an update.zip that will make sure it's done right before I flash a ROM.
It basically just formats the partitions. A lot of ROM devs put the wipe script in their installation, so I would just recommend the one wipe before installing a ROM.
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Can someone zip up a Prime SuperWipe? Im having some problems with roms not functioning the correct way after flash i still cant use home key or tap the time for the setting shortcut. I was flashing my phone just now and i saw it also formats the .android secure. and I realized that i dont remember seeing that get wiped with the current reset clears. anyone know how to do it manually?
Thanks in Advance
stealthee said:
Can someone zip up a Prime SuperWipe? Im having some problems with roms not functioning the correct way after flash i still cant use home key or tap the time for the setting shortcut. I was flashing my phone just now and i saw it also formats the .android secure. and I realized that i dont remember seeing that get wiped with the current reset clears. anyone know how to do it manually?
Thanks in Advance
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+1 on this one
Not unlocked yet, but I certainly +1
Will need a SuperWipe.
I could never understand whole superwipe, thing. How is it different to wipe from recovery?
And chefs could always include a script to get wipe done automatically in the rom, if wipe is required.
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tinky1 said:
I could never understand whole superwipe, thing. How is it different to wipe from recovery?
And chefs could always include a script to get wipe done automatically in the rom, if wipe is required.
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Because then it's just 1 process to wipe everything.
And some things that may need clearing out aren't in cache/data?
And as to the cooking in auto-wipe, that would be OK if it was used only when needed, but most likely something like that would then be included regardless and then you'd wipe even if you didn't need to.
lol, have to say. I regularly check back on these forums and cannot believe how many posts you post in. Your everywhere! Get a job! I've been here since 2006 and only have 50 odd.
Kidding mate, but it makes me laugh.....
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Because then it's just 1 process to wipe everything.
And some things that may need clearing out aren't in cache/data?
And as to the cooking in auto-wipe, that would be OK if it was used only when needed, but most likely something like that would then be included regardless and then you'd wipe even if you didn't need to.
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It takes more clicks to get to siperwipe and start it than to wipe data and caches manually. I don't get the point, but each to its own I guess.
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stealthee said:
Can someone zip up a Prime SuperWipe? Im having some problems with roms not functioning the correct way after flash i still cant use home key or tap the time for the setting shortcut. I was flashing my phone just now and i saw it also formats the .android secure. and I realized that i dont remember seeing that get wiped with the current reset clears. anyone know how to do it manually?
Thanks in Advance
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Not sure what a "SuperWipe" does exactly, but here is a script I made when I was having issues switching from different ROMS... It formats:
/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 - /system
/dev/block/mmcblk0p2 - /cache
/dev/block/mmcblk0p8 - /data
*** WARNING ***
Use this file at your own risk...
Be sure to backup any data you would like to keep, this script formats your internal SD and anything that lives on /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 (/data)
Doesn't CWM include every command you need to completely wipe your TFP before flashing a new rom?
I just got my TFP and I am going to wait a month or so before voiding my warranty by flashing a rom so I do not know what CWM options show for the TFP. On my phone, CWM can wipe user data/factory reset/format; wipe cache partition; wipe Dalvik cache; clear battery stats.
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Doesn't CWM include every command you need to completely wipe your TFP before flashing a new rom?
I just got my TFP and I am going to wait a month or so before voiding my warranty by flashing a rom so I do not know what CWM options show for the TFP. On my phone, CWM can wipe user data/factory reset/format; wipe cache partition; wipe Dalvik cache; clear battery stats.
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Nope It did not in my situation, I tried CWM "wipe user data/factory reset", cleared all stats and cache.. there was still stuff left over in "/data" I believe..
And all the ROMS I have come across do not format "/dev/block/mmcblk0p8",
it's Most likely because:
"/data (which is mmcblk8) contains also /data/media/" which actually is your sdcard. So wiping /data also wipes the sdcard - @Diamondback
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I'm a little nervous for formatting with that. Wont it also format the internal SD? Would kind of delete the rom i was trying to flash?
Ok tried it and got an error.
-- Installing: /sdcard/Roms/signed_ful-format_tf201.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
E:Error in /sdcard/Roms/signed_ful-format_tf201.zip
(Status 0)
Installation Aborted.
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Ok tried it and got an error.
-- Installing: /sdcard/Roms/signed_ful-format_tf201.zip
Finding update package...
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Hmm strange..
What ROM are you trying to install? I can make a update-script for it that will do the wipe then install the ROM in one shot if you like..?
Or you can just do it your self...
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. open the ROM(zip file) up with 7-zip or something comparable
2. browse to: META-INF\com\google\android\
3. extract the update-script file to your desktop
4. open the "update-script" with text editor (I use Notepad++)
5. Find the section where it does the formating (You will see something like: format("ext4", "MMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p1"); )
6. Now add the following lines from the quotes (before the section that formats the system):
CACHE
ui_print("Formatting cache: /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 ext4");
format("ext4", "MMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p2");
run_program("/sbin/tune2fs", "-m", "0", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p2");
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DATA
ui_print("Formatting data: /dev/block/mmcblk0p8 ext4");
format("ext4", "MMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p8");
run_program("/sbin/tune2fs", "-m", "0", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p8");
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wont that also delete the /Roms directory on my SD card? Trying to flash jermaine151_9.4.2.15.zip
stealthee said:
wont that also delete the /Roms directory on my SD card? Trying to flash jermaine151_9.4.2.15.zip
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Just the internal SDcard, you would need to use a "external sdcard" which is located somewhere in "/dev/block/vold/" (It won't touch the external sd)
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lol, have to say. I regularly check back on these forums and cannot believe how many posts you post in. Your everywhere! Get a job! I've been here since 2006 and only have 50 odd.
Kidding mate, but it makes me laugh.....
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?? At least quote so we can understand who you're talking about.
tinky1 said:
It takes more clicks to get to siperwipe and start it than to wipe data and caches manually. I don't get the point, but each to its own I guess.
Sent through the wormhole from my CoinInserted Sensation OG.
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I install tons of apps and therefore it takes an unknown amount of time every time I manually wipe all three. I don't want to have to baby-sit my phone for 5 minutes just to wipe three directories, so I run SuperWipeG2+; then my phone can be unattended and will vibrate me to alert me the format is finished and recovery is rebooting. Then I proceed with flashing/restoring/whatever.
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Ok i was under the impression that you could not flash a rom from external sdcard.
\MicroSD\Rom\jermaine151_9.4.2.15.zip is where it is on my external sd card.
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Just the internal SDcard, you would need to use a "external sdcard" which is located somewhere in "/dev/block/vold/" (It won't touch the external sd)
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here is a update script ONLY for: jermaine151_9.4.2.15
It will format /data
Just remove the ".txt" extension and drag it into the zip file:
jermaine151_9.4.2.15.zip\META-INF\com\google\android\
I was able to get my pad working again by modifing that jermaine151 updater-script. i changed the mmcblk1 to 2 and i did not see a format for the mmcblk08 so i changed the mount to a format and added the run command. Crossed my fingers and prayed i did not end up with a huge brick lol. It seemed to flash really fast. then i realized i had keys back to working and rom functioning correctly again. i then factory reset and went to flash the jermaine again but the sdcard was empty lol. had to go back and move a unmodified copy of jermaine to my now factory restored sdcard and reflashed all is well in the Stealtheee house again ! YAY ! Thanks so much. all the normal formats in the world were doing jack didily.
When working with ROMs, it would appear that, to be thorough, the system partition needs to be wiped as well.
What's the best way to do this, and are there any risks I need to be aware of?
For what it's worth, I'm using Romracer's recovery.
Haphim said:
When working with ROMs, it would appear that, to be thorough, the system partition needs to be wiped as well.
What's the best way to do this, and are there any risks I need to be aware of?
For what it's worth, I'm using Romracer's recovery.
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/1tgt2yax88rp2mi/Moto-Fastboot FULL WIPE.rar
DOWNLOAD THIS! This is deleting everything! I use that all the time before I flash roms. I highly recommend bro.
--connect your phone to your pc in FASTBOOT mode. Run the .bat script in the file. You should press enter I guess, It will do the rest.
Much appreciated, thanks!
Incidentally, does this do anything problematical when working with Cyanogen? It doesn't wipe something Cyanogen expects to be there, does it?
It makes your phone ready for flashing rom. I was having some problems when i switch the roms in my phone, after this script it is like a new born phone don't worry.
Hit thanks if i helped
http://www.jokersax.com/developer-pages/th3bill/809-2/
here is a full wipe app by an active dev. will be able to get support if you need it. it wipes everything, including your data. best to do a nandroid backup before wiping.
I use Th3bill's wiping tools all the time. They work great.
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http://www.jokersax.com/developer-pages/th3bill/809-2/
here is a full wipe app by an active dev. will be able to get support if you need it. it wipes everything, including your data. best to do a nandroid backup before wiping.
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mrphil101 said:
http://www.jokersax.com/developer-pages/th3bill/809-2/
here is a full wipe app by an active dev. will be able to get support if you need it. it wipes everything, including your data. best to do a nandroid backup before wiping.
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Doesn't wipe everything. This leaves webtop and preinstall intact..............Use either of the following for full or selective wipe:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421261
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1314607
<edit> As an added note, I used to manually wipe fully from fastboot with commands. I now always use the tool in my second link and select options 1, 3, 6, 7, and 8 before rebooting with option 13. This will wipe everything except your sdcard and radio.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983489
I'm considering using megawipe
H3!l to the NO. that is for SGS, our phone will have different mount points. but I will try and make one for us
if your looking for a super/wipe script there's one located in my sig, it does everything so you just need to flash that before you flash another rom, i would suggest flashing it twice sometimes depending just to make sure
I don't mess with any scripts. I just use the wipe all feature in 4EXT. I don't see why any type of wipe script is even necessary.
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I don't mess with any scripts. I just use the wipe all feature in 4EXT. I don't see why any type of wipe script is even necessary.
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Touche'
Yeah itll work. Wipe everything
Hey folks! Quick stupid question that most of you will say "answered many times before, use the search" to:
What are the exact steps to flash a new radio? I have an MB860 running CM7-MROM connected to the Bell Canada network in Toronto, and every time an app tries to access the GPS, the data connection dies, and I have to reboot to get the data/H+/3G back. I read that someone else had the exact same problem, and fixed it by flashing "N_01.77.33P_can_bell.zip". My phone says it is currently running "N_01.07.05P" (under Baseband version).
I am assuming that I can use this radio because it says "bell canada" in the filename, but how exactly would I go about flashing it? I searched the forums, and some people are saying to use CWM to "install zip from sdcard" just like I would when I update MROM, while others say to first "wipe cache" <- what cache are they talking about? The dalvik cache?
Thanks for your help!
There is the "cache" partition too, you know...
You won't find any detailed instructions on how to flash radio since it is EXACTLY the same as flashing a ROM.
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There is the "cache" partition too, you know...
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Yes, I know, that's why I'm asking which cache they are telling me to wipe.
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You won't find any detailed instructions on how to flash radio since it is EXACTLY the same as flashing a ROM.
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Well I've found lots of detailed instructions, but some are saying to install it exactly like you would when flashing a ROM update (don't wipe any cache), and some are saying to "wipe cache" without specifying which cache.
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Yes, I know, that's why I'm asking which cache they are telling me to wipe.
Well I've found lots of detailed instructions, but some are saying to install it exactly like you would when flashing a ROM update (don't wipe any cache), and some are saying to "wipe cache" without specifying which cache.
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Normally its wipe both. Easier way is extract the radio.img, make sure its called radio.img, fastboot flash radio radio.img
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The /cache partition holds a part of dalvik-cache, so when you wipe /cache, you wipe a part of dalvik-cache too. (The other part is on /data.)
I'm not quite sure why so many questions about it though. If unsure, just wipe all the caches you come across. By definition, a "cache" is something that holds temporary information which can be easily rebuilt, so there's no harm in wiping it. You're just making it unnecessarily complicated...
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The /cache partition holds a part of dalvik-cache, so when you wipe /cache, you wipe a part of dalvik-cache too. (The other part is on /data.)
I'm not quite sure why so many questions about it though. If unsure, just wipe all the caches you come across. By definition, a "cache" is something that holds temporary information which can be easily rebuilt, so there's no harm in wiping it. You're just making it unnecessarily complicated...
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Welp, apparently the people telling you to wipe the cache are making it unnecessarily complicated too, because I flashed the new radio ROM without wiping any cache, and it worked just fine!
And OH MY GOD I had no idea my Atrix could get a GPS lock so fast! It locks in under 5 seconds, EVERY TIME now! It used to take 2-5 minutes, it took so long that if I wanted to GPS track my ride, I'd first turn on the GPS mapping app and put the phone out on the patio table, and let it get a fix while I got ready to leave.
And best of all? I can use data/H+/3G AT THE SAME TIME as GPS! It used to be that as soon as an app started the GPS, the data connection died, and I had to reboot to get it back. Now I can actually use my phone like it was designed!