How to wipe all from I9300 - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all !
I have tried 3 different methods to delete all from my rooted Galaxt s3 I9300. But everytime the phone boots up again my photos and files are still there. How can i delete EVERYTHING so i can start fresh ???

Use superwipe in ARHD thread or factory reset from stock recovery.
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Format your sd card

3 methods i used were to go into phone settings and back up and restore. Then i tried the *2767*3855# and finally from the recovery menue but still all my files are on the phone when i boot up again

Recovery/mounts and storage/format sd card

slaphead20 said:
Recovery/mounts and storage/format sd card
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If i do that will i be able to boot into the rom or will the phone be without a operating system ???

djsteel3000 said:
If i do that will i be able to boot into the rom or will the phone be without a operating system ???
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no, it just wipes sd card, not system

Use a damp cloth.
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The best way is to factory reset on STOCK RECOVERY. CWM recovery doesnt delete your internal sdcard. Or if you have cwm already, use superwipe (install as zip in cwm).

slaphead20 said:
no, it just wipes sd card, not system
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Many thanks it worked !!!

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[Q] CWM Problem

Hello,
I am trying to install Android Revolution 15.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797334
So i open the recovery do super wipe but i have error to open the micro sd:cant mount /sdcard/
Anyone?
oriel10 said:
Hello,
I am trying to install Android Revolution 15.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797334
So i open the recovery do super wipe but i have error to open the micro sd:cant mount /sdcard/
Anyone?
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Can you please be more specific?What's your phone condition right now and what steps do you follow?.
When you do a super wipe you lose everything on your internal sd card. You need to have a rom ready to install via cwm on your EXTERNAL sd card. If you haven't take your external card out and load a rom via your pc onto the external sdcard. Then via CWM load rom from your external sd card.
colint3 said:
When you do a super wipe you lose everything on your internal sd card. You need to have a rom ready to install via cwm on your EXTERNAL sd card. If you haven't take your external card out and load a rom via your pc onto the external sdcard. Then via CWM load rom from your external sd card.
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Yeah thats why I aksed him to be more specific..
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colint3 said:
When you do a super wipe you lose everything on your internal sd card. You need to have a rom ready to install via cwm on your EXTERNAL sd card. If you haven't take your external card out and load a rom via your pc onto the external sdcard. Then via CWM load rom from your external sd card.
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You dont understand me the problem that the cwm dont accept my external card i go to "install zip from sd card" and this show me the internal card but when i want to open the external card he says: E : Cant mount /sdcard/..
Flash CFroot and cwm again .
jje
JJEgan said:
Flash CFroot and cwm again .
jje
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Don't work..
Format ext sd card .
jje
JJEgan said:
Format ext sd card .
jje
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I was do that yasterday..in format FAT32..Its dont works.
The card is not working are you saying .
I would factory reset phone and flash stock rom and see if rom reads card .
If so flash CFRoot .
jje
which version of CWM are you using?
mikep99 said:
which version of CWM are you using?
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This not metter.
i change 3 times the version of my CWM and each one it dosent work...
oriel10 said:
This not metter.
i change 3 times the version of my CWM and each one it dosent work...
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Forget about Super Wipe, it's not needed unless your cards are just that messed.
Odin a stock rom from Sammobile
Format the External SD Card from the phone!
CF-Root it / CWM + SuperSU
Go to recovery, flash the ROM
Wipe in recovery all data + cache + dalvik
Stay safe and backup EFS
xSpeced said:
Forget about Super Wipe, it's not needed unless your cards are just that messed.
Odin a stock rom from Sammobile
Format the External SD Card from the phone!
CF-Root it / CWM + SuperSU
Go to recovery, flash the ROM
Wipe in recovery all data + cache + dalvik
Stay safe and backup EFS
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Dont work..
oriel10 said:
Dont work..
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You really need to be specific. Did you format the card from the phone? Can you access it?
Glebun said:
You really need to be specific. Did you format the card from the phone? Can you access it?
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I asked him do be more specific, like you did,in order to help but he hasnt answered yet
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Formatting internal SD card?

Hi, I'm using the Dorimanx Kernel along with the Ressurection Remix ROM and I was wondering, can I format my internal sd card in any way? The latest version has bugged the storage opting in the settings so I can't possibly manage this that way.
alabrand said:
Hi, I'm using the Dorimanx Kernel along with the Ressurection Remix ROM and I was wondering, can I format my internal sd card in any way? The latest version has bugged the storage opting in the settings so I can't possibly manage this that way.
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If you cant do it in current kernel flash another, what so hard about that?
TheATHEiST said:
If you cant do it in current kernel flash another, what so hard about that?
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err, what?
alabrand said:
err, what?
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When you say format internal storage are you referring to wiping it via rom or recovery?
If recovery have you tried another kernel?
If rom them why not change rom version??
By the way the word you was looking for was "pardon".
TheATHEiST said:
When you say format internal storage are you referring to wiping it via rom or recovery?
If recovery have you tried another kernel?
If rom them why not change rom version??
By the way the word you was looking for was "pardon".
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Am I automatically required to use the word pardon? Lolwut.
And when I say format internal SDcard then I mean wiping it clean so that only the necessary folders and files are remaining.
alabrand said:
Am I automatically required to use the word pardon? Lolwut.
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No but it would be considered rude if you was expecting people to help you.
alabrand said:
And when I say format internal SDcard then I mean wiping it clean so that only the necessary folders and files are remaining.
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Well your internal SD is partitioned. When you wipe data/factory reset teh system partition is returned to default. You could then wipe the card you want to format when mounted via USB in Windows, all needed files would be re-created on fist boot of factory reset system afaik.
Remember to backup what you want to keep like photos/efs backup folder etc etc.
Reboot in recovery, go into "mounts and storage" menu and format the internal SD card.
gb.yolo said:
Reboot in recovery, go into "mounts and storage" menu and format the internal SD card.
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Nice, thanks! Will this remove any files related to my rom & kernel?
Will this remove any of my important files and will I have to install the rom all over again? Or am I good to go?
Nope, but all your data and settings will be gone. It's like you started your phone for the first time.
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just do it in recovery.

[Q] how to delete all files that have accumulated from flashing custom roms

I want to remove files that have accumulated from other roms. In others words like stock, but with custom rom. I like Beanstown106 with SD swap.
Thats a little tricky with sd swap but you will have to painstakingly go file by file and see if it's something you have deleted to something that you are still using. If you have any apps that created a folder and are gone for good then you are safe to delete. But avoid any system app folders and anything that you are still using like pictures, music and so on avoid.
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thx for help
I'm installing cleanrom ace 4.9 my goto rom next to beanstown106. No SD swap and I was thinking of formating SD card. Now how do I erase what a factory reset won't delete.
I usually wipe EVErYTahING wenever i flash something new sd card and all just to start from scratch but all i got on sd card is pix and music so its easyily backed up
SAPPERJD said:
now how do I erase what a factory reset won't delete.
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from recovery, format internal and external sd. that will wipe everything out completely.
I did consider formating from recovery. I'm just scare of deleting the OS and my phone ending up being useless. I did research and what I read it won't. Any advise is welcome THX to everyone.
SAPPERJD said:
I did consider formating from recovery. I'm just scare of deleting the OS and my phone ending up being useless. I did research and what I read it won't. Any advise is welcome THX to everyone.
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How would it end up being useless? Its no different than a pc...your reformatting and installing the OS on a clean slate.
I was thinking if I formated the internal it would delete recovery as well. And had no way of installing a new rom. Thx again really help full.
Wipe Everything
droidstyle said:
from recovery, format internal and external sd. that will wipe everything out completely.
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I want to clean up my directory structure. If I format the internal and external sd using recovery (TWRP) to wipe everything, what rom will boot? Will my custom rom boot or will the original verizon rom boot? Will I have to unlock the bootloader again? Thanks.
rechbo said:
I want to clean up my directory structure. If I format the internal and external sd using recovery (TWRP) to wipe everything, what rom will boot? Will my custom rom boot or will the original verizon rom boot? Will I have to unlock the bootloader again? Thanks.
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you will lose all data and need to reflash the rom in recovery...no you will not have to unlock again, nothing performed from recovery will overwrite the boot.img.
I was scared of the losing my OS as well, but it's not that hard. Treat it as two steps. Formatting your sDCard, and then prepping your SdCard by doing a Nandroid backup to your SdCard, and copying a flashable ROM (and kernel if your ROM does not flash a kernel) to your SdCard. Before formatting your SdCard copy anything you want to keep to your computer. I just copy the whole card to my computer.
Reboot and do your data resets and wipes, including internal storage (format data in twrp) Then flash your ROM that you put on your ext SdCard. Your nandroid backup is your insurance. Worst case you boot into recovery and restore your backup.
(But you should still have a working toolkit or ADB on your computer and you can recover from any screw up)
As long as you have what you need on your (ext) SdCard before wiping internal storage, and you only do a data reset and cache wipes and only do 'format data' you will be fine.
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[Q] Erase and Flash rom

I have from many month installed and tested various different rom on my i9300.
NOw I'm using Final Chaos with Android 4.1.2.
Every time I install a new ROM normally I use following procedure:
star in recovery PhilZ Touch 5
Wipe data / Factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Wipe Dalvik Cache
after install the ROM e standard boot.
Some times after all initializiation procedure, I found on the internal rom some data already downloaded or received in the past (ie. icon, some images) How is it possible?
Normaly I restore only rubrica from google and nothing else. But wipe data / factory reset doesn't erase all internal rom?
Total wipe mounts and storage in recovery .
Format cache sdcard system data and preload .
jje
JJEgan said:
Total wipe mounts and storage in recovery .
Format cache sdcard system data and preload .
jje
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once by mistake I format the external sd rom lossing all data
paginas para descargar musica
Donald62 said:
I have from many month installed and tested various different rom on my i9300.
NOw I'm using Final Chaos with Android 4.1.2.
Every time I install a new ROM normally I use following procedure:
star in recovery PhilZ Touch 5
Wipe data / Factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Wipe Dalvik Cache
after install the ROM e standard boot.
Some times after all initializiation procedure, I found on the internal rom some data already downloaded or received in the past (ie. icon, some images) How is it possible?
Normaly I restore only rubrica from google and nothing else. But wipe data / factory reset doesn't erase all internal rom?
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I use the Chaos rom , so you need a full wipe with that rom , so you can do what was suggested by jjegan or you could use Megawipe , seach for it on xda , flash that , it will wipe away everything that is from the past rom (SO KEEP THE ROM IN YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD) , but back up everything from your internal sd card , whatever you need , and then flash it , then flash the Final Chaos once again
Edit: here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832326
galaxys3lover said:
I use the Chaos rom , so you need a full wipe with that rom , so you can do what was suggested by jjegan or you could use Megawipe , seach for it on xda , flash that , it will wipe away everything that is from the past rom (SO KEEP THE ROM IN YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD) , but back up everything from your internal sd card , whatever you need , and then flash it , then flash the Final Chaos once again
Edit: here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832326
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Many thanks.
I'll try this evening or next sw update.
Is it a zip file that have to be used from recovery, I suppose ...
Donald62 said:
Many thanks.
I'll try this evening or next sw update.
Is it a zip file that have to be used from recovery, I suppose ...
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Yes Chaos rom is a zip file ... keep it on your external sd card and flash from that (but the Dev for chaos says to flash from internal sd card. .. because you want to clear all waste from the internal sd card , you'll have to flash from the external sd card. . But if you experience problems after flashing , move the rom.zip to the internal as card and Wipe data/factory reset , wipe cache partition , format system under mounts and storage and then wipe dalvik cache under advanced options and then Flash the chaos rom from the internal sd card. . Good luck
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Donald62 said:
Many thanks.
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There is a thanks button that you can press ! :thumbup:
Donald62;42792213
I'll try this evening or next sw update.
Is it a zip file that have to be used from recovery said:
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galaxys3lover said:
Yes Chaos rom is a zip file ... keep it on your external sd card and flash from that (but the Dev for chaos says to flash from internal sd card. .. because you want to clear all waste from the internal sd card , you'll have to flash from the external sd card. . But if you experience problems after flashing , move the rom.zip to the internal as card and Wipe data/factory reset , wipe cache partition , format system under mounts and storage and then wipe dalvik cache under advanced options and then Flash the chaos rom from the internal sd card. . Good luck
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There is a thanks button that you can press ! :thumbup:
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Many thanks for your kind support !!!
Donald62 said:
Many thanks for your kind support !!!
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Again. . There is a button on the right under my name and avatar. .. you can press that button instead of posting thanks :thumbup:
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galaxys3lover said:
Again. . There is a button on the right under my name and avatar. .. you can press that button instead of posting thanks :thumbup:
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my fault
I haven't read it before :cyclops:
Donald62 said:
my fault
I haven't read it before :cyclops:
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someone of you have tested the ROM *crDroid AOSP** also ?
I'm not still able to insert question in that topic... up to now.
Donald62 said:
someone of you have tested the ROM *crDroid AOSP** also ?
I'm not still able to insert question in that topic... up to now.
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You can't post in development section until you have 10 posts (which now you have)
rootSU said:
You can't post in development section until you have 10 posts (which now you have)
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sorry another question : after using megaWipe must I re-install EFS data ?
Donald62 said:
sorry another question : after using megaWipe must I re-install EFS data ?
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No not needed as far as i know, i have never restored it. . Just remember it will wipe out the system , so you need to have a rom in the EXTERNAL sd card to flash. . Or your phone won't boot. . But it's always goodto backup your EFS ..
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Factory reset and clockwork mod recovery

Ok i am new to the rooting and custom Rom game and I have a question. In stock form if I did a factory reset, everything on my phone was wiped, music pics everything. But when using the clockwork recovery it doesn't wipe out my pics and music. Why not?
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mrvoodoodaddy69 said:
Ok i am new to the rooting and custom Rom game and I have a question. In stock form if I did a factory reset, everything on my phone was wiped, music pics everything. But when using the clockwork recovery it doesn't wipe out my pics and music. Why not?
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Did you hit factory reset in clockwork recovery as well?
Bcoz if your pics and music are in ur External Sd card clockwork mod recovry doesnt wipe ur files of SD card....so it happens that ur pics& music r nt wiped
DeathNotice said:
Bcoz if your pics and music are in ur External Sd card clockwork mod recovry doesnt wipe ur files of SD card....so it happens that ur pics& music r nt wiped
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ok that makes sense, the whole folder structure is taking me a little while to grasp, since there is no sd card on the gnex and it all being internal. just wasn't sure how it was picking what information to wipe. now that being said if i should want to wipe everything. could i go into the normal settings and do a factory reset wince i am running a custom rom?
Yes u can do the normal factory reset
Thorwak27 said:
Did you hit factory reset in clockwork recovery as well?
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yes, i did hit the factory reset in recovery, i thought i had maybe forgotten to. then i changed roms and made sure, that is what made me start to wonder what is up.
mrvoodoodaddy69 said:
yes, i did hit the factory reset in recovery, i thought i had maybe forgotten to. then i changed roms and made sure, that is what made me start to wonder what is up.
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Sometimes I know when installing roms it can make a legacy folder which I believe is like a clone of the original installation and sometimes the factory reset won't wipe that folder because it is "hidden". I am not sure why it does this. But I do recall someone mentioning this in the past (or something similar). I could be wrong though.
This legacy folder sounds reasonable. I do have one of those. I which has confused the crap out of me when looking for things. Maybe this is why all of my contact photos are out of sync. Now let's suppose I do a factory reset from the settings on the phone. What bad is going to happen?
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if u want to wipe everything in your internal storage including data such pic, music, downloaded apps etc...you can do one thing
-by using twrp custom recovery...go to advance wipe, tick all except the last two box
-in cwm go to advance/format data...be sure not to touch the ext. card
ramzell123 said:
if u want to wipe everything in your internal storage including data such pic, music, downloaded apps etc...you can do one thing
-by using twrp custom recovery...go to advance wipe, tick all except the last two box
-in cwm go to advance/format data...be sure not to touch the ext. card
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i am using cwm v6.0.4.3 and do not have the option to format data under the advance option, how ever under Mounts and Storage menu there is a format /data. would this be the one you speak of. actually this was the next question i was about to ask. thanks!
mrvoodoodaddy69 said:
i am using cwm v6.0.4.3 and do not have the option to format data under the advance option, how ever under Mounts and Storage menu there is a format /data. would this be the one you speak of. actually this was the next question i was about to ask. thanks!
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-yes...something like this: format sd card (system,data ect)...i cant remember
-I'm using TWRP as my rom developer encourage us to use...more stable according to him
DeathNotice said:
Yes u can do the normal factory reset
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thanks for the info, i was makeing a WAG that this would work, but not being a pro at this thought i probably should ask before i winged it.

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