Hi everybody, I'm a vietnamese. I never used a android phone before.
I see in StreakMod recovery:
+ Wipe Dalvik cache.
+ Wipe Cache partition.
+ Fix permissions.
+ Wipe data/Factory reset (not sure)
I usually do it (in order) whenever i flash a recovery or install a rom. But i don't know:
1. Must I do that?
2. When should I do that, after or before finishing a "factory reset"?
3. After I do a "factory reset", must I do it again?
Sorry about my bad English.
d.linh9 said:
Hi everybody, I'm a vietnamese. I never used a android phone before.
I see in StreakMod recovery:
+ Wipe Dalvik cache.
+ Wipe Cache partition.
+ Fix permissions.
+ Wipe data/Factory reset (not sure)
I usually do it (in order) whenever i flash a recovery or install a rom. But i don't know:
1. Must I do that?
2. When should I do that, after or before finishing a "factory reset"?
3. After I do a "factory reset", must I do it again?
Sorry about my bad English.
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Usually if you are installing a custom ROM it will tell you whether or not you need to do a wipe of the Dalvik cache. Always Factory reset before installing a new ROM unless otherwise noted. Wiping the Cache and/or a factory reset after installing a ROM can usually fix most FC issues and issues adding accounts on a Streak
Tsaxmafia said:
Usually if you are installing a custom ROM it will tell you whether or not you need to do a wipe of the Dalvik cache. Always Factory reset before installing a new ROM unless otherwise noted. Wiping the Cache and/or a factory reset after installing a ROM can usually fix most FC issues and issues adding accounts on a Streak
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Thanks a lot
Related
After installing I've been stuck at the MIUI_US united World wide splash screen for the past 20minutes.
Sounds like a bootloop. Did you wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, fix permissions and (if you flashed another kernel) flash the kernel cleaning script first?
If not, do all that stuff. I flashed MIUI yesterday without issues.
if you can load into CWR goto Mounts Menu Format Data, Datadata, System, Cache, the goto advanced Wipe Dalvik. Now install Miui. and Fix permissions then reboot.
if not revert to stock via odin/heim and follow the steps above after flashing CWR.
Hello, I just rooted, and then tried to flash the latest nightly onto my P500H from Koodo.
Now whenever I boot, it's just stuck in the spinning arrow. At first it resets the boot but after 1 or 2 tries the arrow will just get stuck.
I can get into clockworkmod recovery, but there is error message saying: Bad boot message "recovery".
Now, first time I did this I didn't wipe cache partition, but then I did wipe it but same thing happens.
Any ideas?
Did you wipe Data?
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
When you change ROM or kernel, you have to wipe, at least, cache and dalvik cache.
Since I wipe data most of the times, I don't know if Gingerbread 2.3.7 can handle data from 2.3.3, so I would recommend you to try first wiping the 2 caches I mentioned then, if unsuccessful, wipe data.
BTW, this 'bad boot' message on recovery is the same to everyone. I'm no technician on the subject, but you can simply ignore it.
No I only wiped cache partition.
should I also do wipe data/factory reset?
Koraboros said:
No I only wiped cache partition.
should I also do wipe data/factory reset?
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First you try wiping only cache and dalvik cache. Then, if you're still stuck, you try wiping data.
yuripg1 said:
First you try wiping only cache and dalvik cache. Then, if you're still stuck, you try wiping data.
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I just wiped all of it and now it boots thanks a lot all.
this is what I do when I flash roms and never have problems, wipe dalivk cache, format cache, wipe data and system in that order...works for me maybe it will work for you
Im using a galaxy s2 with Lite'ning rom (android 4). But i couldnt resist the MIUI UI (android 2) so decided to change to it. I placed my zip files in the internal storage and reboot CWM to install the zip. But to no avail, my phone gets stuck in boot loop twice. so im wondering is it because of the different android version that my phone refuse to boot? How can I overcome it to install MIUI?
Thanks in advanced
Did you do a full wipe?
- Reboot in CWM
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe Cache
- Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Flash MIUI.zip
Draak22 said:
Did you do a full wipe?
- Reboot in CWM
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe Cache
- Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Flash MIUI.zip
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I missed the Wipe Dalvik Cache. Will try again later. Thanks for your help ^^
Draak22 said:
Did you do a full wipe?
- Reboot in CWM
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe Cache
- Wipe Dalvik Cache
- Flash MIUI.zip
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I did all of this and it still loops at welcome screen T_T
- Reboot in CWM
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe Cache
- Wipe Dalvik Cache
- /format system
- Flash MIUI.zip
I would throw /format system at the end.
Its under mounts and storage in your CWM menu
Chakker3D said:
- Reboot in CWM
- Wipe data/factory reset
- Wipe Cache
- Wipe Dalvik Cache
- /format system
- Flash MIUI.zip
I would throw /format system at the end.
Its under mounts and storage in your CWM menu
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still fails. everytime it bootloop, i need to use odin to install lite'ning to enter CWM again
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware or even your original firmware .
Still fails install old bootloader .
jje
hi
hi there
here is the best way solve ur problem as this has happened to me as-well,
first thing is download the stock rom form sammobile.com, then flash it using odin and then re-root and install CWM then install Miui Rom, if ur still stuck in the boot-loop then do a full wipe, if still stock, then try a deferent miui rom customized here is whet i have in my phone and its amazing and fast and batter saver for me,
MIUISP V.12 by Dragon
i hope this was helpful for you
Regards
iMatrix
hi, I'm going to install new rom on my phone, but before I do that, it asks me to wipe date/fectory reset. I understand that part, but do I need to wipe cache partition too??
what exactly does it do?? is it safer to do it???
Cache Partition
wipe data/factory reset will wipe all user data on the device as well as cache. Doing this will leave your phone in the state it was in when you bought it.
wipe cache partition on the other hand wipes the cache partition of the device to clear all the data accumulated there over use.
I think if you want to start building your phone all over again, like a fresh start you could wipe cache partition too.
Nevertheless, I'd suggest you check-up with on of the more experienced developers and see if they second my opinion.
yep, wipe all of it when installing a new rom..
basic flashing 101...
The collective roms format cache and system themselves before installing everything. Only thing needed for our roms is to wipe data/factory reset.
its never a bad idea, especially for n00bs, to get used to a regime of the following:
format system
factory wipe (data /cache/ dalvik)
wipe batttery stats
then flash..
coming from 3 previous android phones, (2 htc, one sammy), as long as I followed this pattern, I never had issues, and, I am sure I have flashed my phone several hundred,(if not thousands) of times..
I ALWAYS perform the following steps when flashing new roms:
1. Nandroid backup
2. Wipe data/factory reset (x3)
3. Wipe cache partition (x3)
4. Wipe Dalvik cache (x3) (found under the "advanced" menu)
Sometimes i even go through the wipe cycle once after i finish, just for good measure!
...happy flashing!!
KodeRiter722 said:
I ALWAYS perform the following steps when flashing new roms:
1. Nandroid backup
2. Wipe data/factory reset (x3)
3. Wipe cache partition (x3)
4. Wipe Dalvik cache (x3) (found under the "advanced" menu)
Sometimes i even go through the wipe cycle once after i finish, just for good measure!
...happy flashing!!
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Its not necessary to do each three times, once is fine.
What you want to do is the wipe(s), then install your rom and let the rom boot. I have had numerous problems with wiping any data AFTER installing a rom but before a full boot into the rom. So basically, I do the wipe(s), then install the rom (WITHOUT rebooting), reboot and let the rom fully boot and you wont have any problems.
Oh, and my understanding is, if you do a factory reset in CWM, it is not necessary to wipe anything else as a factory reset also does the Davlik cache and cache partition, but not only does it not hurt to wipe all three just in case, a developer can feel free to correct me if Im wrong on this point.
littlewierdo said:
Its not necessary to do each three times, once is fine.
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I've flashed multiple roms onto 4 different phones and a tablet in the last 3 days (Captivate, SII, Skyrocket, Note, Xoom), and every guide except the one for the Xoom recommended at least 2 wipes of each (cache partition and dalvik, most in addition to factory). factory wipes are not always necessary, but unless the developer specifies that, it is always safest to just do the wipe. it definitely doesn't hurt.
it takes about an extra 30 seconds, with no risk, and lots of reward.
I dunno, Ive started seeing this come up alot in the last couple of months and Im not sure why. I guess it doesnt hurt to do it all 3 times but it makes no difference whether you do it once or three times.
this is an electronic device, its NOT your butt; one wipe does the job..
if you'll sleep better by doing multiples, knock your sox off, but, absolutely not needed, regardless of what you have read..
Hi,
I was using stock firmware up until yesterday I flashed to v5.2 successfully. Everything is working fine. But I just have a question, I remember that after the flash, and the phone rebooted and I connected to my wifi...the phone automatically started to download and install all the 4 apps that i had personnally installed on the stock firmware all by itself ..
I'm asking because I see that there a v6.0 available and would like to flash that. But before I flash, do I need to do the following wipes?
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
If so, do I need to do this for between EVERY Omega flashes to ensure it goes smoothly? Thanks
NocNoc9595 said:
Hi,
I was using stock firmware up until yesterday I flashed to v5.2 successfully. Everything is working fine. But I just have a question, I remember that after the flash, and the phone rebooted and I connected to my wifi...the phone automatically started to download and install all the 4 apps that i had personnally installed on the stock firmware all by itself ..
I'm asking because I see that there a v6.0 available and would like to flash that. But before I flash, do I need to do the following wipes?
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache
If so, do I need to do this for between EVERY Omega flashes to ensure it goes smoothly? Thanks
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You should only have to wipe cache and dalvik then flash the ROM. You'll be fine, I also always format cache and system in the mount and storage part of Cwm recovery BEFORE flashing the ROM, never had an issue.
bungknees said:
You should only have to wipe cache and dalvik then flash the ROM. You'll be fine, I also always format cache and system in the mount and storage part of Cwm recovery BEFORE flashing the ROM, never had an issue.
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Is that considered a FULL wipe?
NocNoc9595 said:
Is that considered a FULL wipe?
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No, full wipe is when you delete all user data as well.
bungknees said:
No, full wipe is when you delete all user data as well.
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Ok I found the definitions of what a full wipe and no wipe is:
Full Wipe Install means:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
- Format System partition
- Install
No Wipe Install means:
- Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
- Install
Just a question, in the FULL WIPE listed above, where would I find "Format System Partition?" I don't recall seeing that..which category do I enter to do it?
CWM recovery mounts and storage format system .
jje
JJEgan said:
CWM recovery mounts and storage format system .
jje
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Thanks, is there any harm if I do a full wipe EverytimeI upgrade an Omega ROM? I just want to stick to one way of things to minimize any issues.