Removing All Personal User Data from Blackstar ROM - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717

I'm a noob. I managed to root my Note and successfully install my first ROM. Sadly, I have to give up the phone (bills etc) and am selling it tomorrow morning. How can I ensure the ROM remains on it, but it's completely wiped of all my data.
Currently have Blackstar ROM on it.
Thanks in advance.

go into recovery and choose factory reset and format/wipe internal storage. reboot and check if anything remains. wipe external also if you are selling sd card with it otherwise dont forget to remove sd card.

R3T3K said:
I'm a noob. I managed to root my Note and successfully install my first ROM. Sadly, I have to give up the phone (bills etc) and am selling it tomorrow morning. How can I ensure the ROM remains on it, but it's completely wiped of all my data.
Currently have Blackstar ROM on it.
Thanks in advance.
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Sorry to hear about that, hopefully things will better for you sooner than later
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Please help..

My phone upon reboot usually gets stuck on a "Sorry! Process system is not responding" "Force Close" or "Wait".
Neither option works and I have to do a battery pull.
It doesn't matter what ROM I use it always happens.
Would someone be able to tell me how to get a log from bootup? And would someone be willing to look at the log for me?
Thanks guys!
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tes5884 said:
My phone upon reboot usually gets stuck on a "Sorry! Process system is not responding" "Force Close" or "Wait".
Neither option works and I have to do a battery pull.
It doesn't matter what ROM I use it always happens.
Would someone be able to tell me how to get a log from bootup? And would someone be willing to look at the log for me?
Thanks guys!
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I don't mean to sound like a tool by suggesting this, but, have you wiped? Wipe cache and dalvik to start off with see if that works...and if it doesn't do a full wipe and get back to us.
Again, I'm not trying to be a ****...if you are beyond this level of help, well, we're gunna need more details.
i can tell you how to get a log but i cant tell you whats wrong using the log
plug your phone into your computer, using adb type in "adb logcat" and press enter and you should see a whole bunch of text start appearing
before you flash a rom do you do factory resets and make sure to wipe your cache and dalvik cache? that could be the problem..
I have done it all, wiped dalvik, cache, and everything else. I even tried using CWM instead of twrp and the issue remains.
Thanks everyone for trying to help...
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tes5884 said:
I have done it all, wiped dalvik, cache, and everything else. I even tried using CWM instead of twrp and the issue remains.
Thanks everyone for trying to help...
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If you've done a full wipe and tried different roms then I would be inclined to believe that the issue is likely hardware.
tes5884 said:
I have done it all, wiped dalvik, cache, and everything else. I even tried using CWM instead of twrp and the issue remains.
Thanks everyone for trying to help...
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I would use TWRP and do this:
Go into wipe menu, then Wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe data (factory reset). Go into advanced menu (I think) and there should be another wipe menu. Wipe /system. Then flash the ROM of your choice and it should be fixed. Wiping /system manually is the key since some ROMs don't do that (mine does, however)
Thanks ill try the advanced system wipe.
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Negative I tried formatting system and all the rest. It didn't work. The strange thing is when I remove my sdcard it boots fine, I tried a second sdcard and the same issue.
Thanks again guys.
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Another strange thing is, when I reboot via "adb reboot" it works fine...
tes5884 said:
Negative I tried formatting system and all the rest. It didn't work. The strange thing is when I remove my sdcard it boots fine, I tried a second sdcard and the same issue.
Thanks again guys.
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stock card?
daneurysm said:
stock card?
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none of these are stock card, I cant seem to find my stock card.
As a matter of fact I dont think I ever even booted with my stock card. Do you think that can be the issue?
Thanks
tes5884 said:
none of these are stock card, I cant seem to find my stock card.
As a matter of fact I dont think I ever even booted with my stock card. Do you think that can be the issue?
Thanks
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In a word, yes. Are any of these 'bargain' cards you got online by chance? If not and they are from a reputable vendor I would put them in the computer, copy data off and format them....and if that still doesn't help find a 'known good' card and go on from there. The stock card would be preferable, but, if you can't find that a 'known good' card is the next best thing. If the stock card or a 'known' good card doesn't help I'm still inclined to think it's a hardware error...but after hearing about the SDcard I'm leaning towards the phone is fine the card is screwed.
daneurysm said:
In a word, yes. Are any of these 'bargain' cards you got online by chance? If not and they are from a reputable vendor I would put them in the computer, copy data off and format them....and if that still doesn't help find a 'known good' card and go on from there. The stock card would be preferable, but, if you can't find that a 'known good' card is the next best thing. If the stock card or a 'known' good card doesn't help I'm still inclined to think it's a hardware error...but after hearing about the SDcard I'm leaning towards the phone is fine the card is screwed.
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ok I appreciate the help and I will look for a new card.
Went to a sprint store, they said its probably a hardware issue and they ordered me a new one.
Here's to hoping the new one one won't have any issues....
I appreciate all the help from you guys.
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[Q] Will Darkside Super Wipe Tool work for Note

Update: Worked for me on my Note
Given the similarity of hardware, i'm inclined to think that the Darkside superwipe tool (CMW tool) from the AT&T skyrocket forum would work for the note. I'm willing to give it a go depending on peoples feedback here. The tool i'm refering to is linked below.
*Added note for clarity: I am not aware of anyone else besides me using this Skyrocket tool on the note - i advise caution, intrepid explorers only! Please use the reference link for guidance on usage:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1487706
It makes rom testing that much easier by performing all necessary wipes for a clean install.
Thanks in advance for your input!
I went ahead and tried it. Seems to work without issue, no errors. Saurom installing now.
His wording isn't very detailed in the thread. Do you put it in the root folder of your internal SD?
How do you know it worked? Did you flash a rom after or did you apply his update zip and then just reboot and everything was wiped?
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Well, I went from the TPC rom to Saurom, running this CWM darkside install script before Saurom installation. Not only did the new rom install without issue, it did so without inheriting any installs from the tpc rom (which happans when flashing compatable roms over each other w/o wipe). But I didnt run darkside wipe and try to boot, i proceeded with the new rom installation. I took a leap of faith that the "success" messages indicated correctly after the wipe.
As for instructions on how to use, refer to the link in the OP
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Coffinfeeder said:
His wording isn't very detailed in the thread. Do you put it in the root folder of your internal SD?
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External sd, like you would a rom - runs via CWM
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Glad to hear it works, makes me think more Skyrocket stuff might be compatible or at least easily ported. Only time will tell.
so, anyone else try this?
on my e4gt, we had caulkins wipe, which was a fantastic tool to run b4 flashing a new rom..hope this is the same type of tool for our Notes!
worked good for me
wase4711 said:
so, anyone else try this?
on my e4gt, we had caulkins wipe, which was a fantastic tool to run b4 flashing a new rom..hope this is the same type of tool for our Notes!
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Same thing. I use Darkside Wipe every time I flash a new ROM with no problems.
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it does work
It works fantastic! I dl'd the zip and put it on the root of my external SD. I ran the script, wiped dalvik, and installed The Collective Mesosphere Remix.
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It works fantastic! I dl'd the zip and put it on the root of my external SD. I flashed DSW, wiped dalvik, and flashed The Collective Mesosphere Remix.
flawless victory :highfive:
It works perfectly fine. I've been using it for the better part of the last year without any issues. I've used it on CWM and TWRP.
I recommend that you use it after you've done your Factory Wipe and wiped Cache/Dalvik x3; cleans everything up nicely for a fresh install. :thumbup:
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Where can I find a download link for this? I searched but I'm not sure which one is the right one
jshinn1 said:
Where can I find a download link for this? I searched but I'm not sure which one is the right one
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here ya go..
wase4711 said:
here ya go..
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Thanks
I don't recommend this. I used this and it fried my external memory card. Can't mount it or format it. Thank god it was only a 8gb.
I have used it on the t989 and the skyrocket when i had both with no issues but with my note it damaged my memory card.
charlieb620 said:
I don't recommend this. I used this and it fried my external memory card. Can't mount it or format it. Thank god it was only a 8gb.
I have used it on the t989 and the skyrocket when i had both with no issues but with my note it damaged my memory card.
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I doubt this had anything to do with your memory card problem..I've used this HUNDREDS of times on multiple Galaxy Note phones with ZERO issues..
wase4711 said:
I doubt this had anything to do with your memory card problem..I've used this HUNDREDS of times on multiple Galaxy Note phones with ZERO issues..
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Tell that to the 2 memory cards i fried just to see if it was the wipe. Killed a 8gb and a 1gb after doing the wipe.
wase4711 said:
I doubt this had anything to do with your memory card problem..I've used this HUNDREDS of times on multiple Galaxy Note phones with ZERO issues..
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Have to go with wase on this one, used it everytime I flashed a ROM or prior to nand restore. Works like a charm and never had memory cards issues.

[Q] Advice on a soft brick.

It's a random softbrick, no changes have been made for months, so I've not backed up for ages, I want to svae contacts and messages and app data.
Will odin wipe data, can it be repaired with CWM no wipe flash?
Long version.
I've been using ICS for 4 months.
I did a wipe and fresh install on the release of the official GB ICS.
I then used clockwork mod to changle toggles and clock, then triangle away.
Things were ok until a month ago when I hit the App to SD memory bug, which was fixed be removing apps back to internal.
Again been fine for about a month.
Then today, random lock on "Samsung Galaxy s II gt-9100" screen.
No changes have been made for ages, the only change was adding on{x} today.
Whats the best way to try and get this fixed? I want to save as much data as I can, I've not backed up for a few months, as I wasn't ,making any changes.
Should I just Just use odin and see what happens, or is there a better way, even if it is longer?
Can I put a no wipe flash on my SD and use CWM to try and repair? Is this a more complicated risk move? if so whats the risk.
I'd really like to keep as much as I can 'cos I've got the perfect setup for me (besides the boot lock...)
THanks folks.
mega_bite said:
It's a random softbrick, no changes have been made for months, so I've not backed up for ages, I want to svae contacts and messages and app data.
Will odin wipe data, can it be repaired with CWM no wipe flash?
THanks folks.
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just check the kink below hope it might help with ur soft brick issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Cheers.
I've already got the files and odin ready to go.
I just don't want to wipe my data.
I was wondering if a cwm rom would be able to fix it. or Do i have to use odin
I don't want to loose data or current setup and apps
THanks
mega_bite said:
Cheers.
I've already got the files and odin ready to go.
I just don't want to wipe my data.
I was wondering if a cwm rom would be able to fix it. or Do i have to use odin
I don't want to loose data or current setup and apps
THanks
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I'm pretty sure odin is your only option
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Yeah, thanks for the help anyway.
I didn't know if using CWM to flash a different rom would work.
I was hoping a no wipe rom would fix the error was and keep my apps and data.
It didn't.
I used odin to flash a base > then CWM > then resurection.
I've lost loads of data :-(
But my phones sweet
lol, you win some and you loose some.
I really should know better, as a sys admin I bollock folks all the time for not doing backups. luckily I backed up messages recently, so should also have contacs there. Just all my save games, app data, is gone
THanks
mega_bite said:
Yeah, thanks for the help anyway.
I didn't know if using CWM to flash a different rom would work.
I was hoping a no wipe rom would fix the error was and keep my apps and data.
It didn't.
I used odin to flash a base > then CWM > then resurection.
I've lost loads of data :-(
But my phones sweet
lol, you win some and you loose some.
I really should know better, as a sys admin I bollock folks all the time for not doing backups. luckily I backed up messages recently, so should also have contacs there. Just all my save games, app data, is gone
THanks
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Yea that's why it's good practice to make frequent backups and store some on your computer
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Upgrading straight from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2

Hey guys, I unlocked the bootloader on my phone and rooted it.now I want to turn S-off and flash a new Rom. My question is, can I just flash a 4.2.2 Rom or do I have to update anything before I do it? Any help would be great!
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oshizzle1991 said:
Hey guys, I unlocked the bootloader on my phone and rooted it.now I want to turn S-off and flash a new Rom. My question is, can I just flash a 4.2.2 Rom or do I have to update anything before I do it? Any help would be great!
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You can flash a 4.2.2 ROM; however, be aware 4.2.2 uses a different format for SD than 4.1.2 does. The standard practice if coming from 4.1.2 is:
1.Move everything you want to keep, including Titanium backup folder, pics, music, everything...from your SD to a PC.
2. Copy ROM onto your SD storage from PC or download.
3. Boot into recovery and wipe data and cache ONLY.
4. Flash ROM.
5. Boot into new ROM for first time.
6. After it boots up, boot back into recovery.
7. Format SD card (main SD storage only).
8. Boot back into ROM, set it up, and transfer all your personal stuff into the 0 folder on your SD storage.
9. Enjoy!
blackangst said:
You can flash a 4.2.2 ROM; however, be aware 4.2.2 uses a different format for SD than 4.1.2 does. The standard practice if coming from 4.1.2 is:
1.Move everything you want to keep, including Titanium backup folder, pics, music, everything...from your SD to a PC.
2. Copy ROM onto your SD storage from PC or download.
3. Boot into recovery and wipe data and cache ONLY.
4. Flash ROM.
5. Boot into new ROM for first time.
6. After it boots up, boot back into recovery.
7. Format SD card (main SD storage only).
8. Boot back into ROM, set it up, and transfer all your personal stuff into the 0 folder on your SD storage.
9. Enjoy!
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DUDE you are awesome! Do I have to flash another bootloader like with other phones? Sorry I have been out of the loop for a long time!
oshizzle1991 said:
DUDE you are awesome! Do I have to flash another bootloader like with other phones? Sorry I have been out of the loop for a long time!
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Yes you will need to have a 3rd party bootloader. Theres a few guides here and on the Main One forums on how to.
Also, to address something you mentioned in your OP...no need to be s-off.
Would not formatting your 'SD Card' cause any issues? Whenever I try to flash an AOSP 4.2.2 ROM it crashes shortly after booting and the power button no longer wakes the phone, would this be the cause?
silentcovenant said:
Would not formatting your 'SD Card' cause any issues? Whenever I try to flash an AOSP 4.2.2 ROM it crashes shortly after booting and the power button no longer wakes the phone, would this be the cause?
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Yes. You have to follow the directions explicitly. In other words, you have to wipe your sd card the first time.
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blackangst said:
Yes. You have to follow the directions explicitly. In other words, you have to wipe your sd card the first time.
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How would you do that from TWRP? I have format sd card, but that'll wipe all my backups etc.
EDIT: Also, when you flash a ROM, doesn't it automatically wipe all the partitions before it installs? Also, someone mentioned alternative bootloader? Is that necessary, what alternatives are there?
Yeah I flashed a 4.2.2 Rom and of course it went smooth but I lost my data backups oh well live and learn
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wonder how they will fix all this for an official update.
unless they just going to leave us on 4.1.2
silentcovenant said:
How would you do that from TWRP? I have format sd card, but that'll wipe all my backups etc.
EDIT: Also, when you flash a ROM, doesn't it automatically wipe all the partitions before it installs? Also, someone mentioned alternative bootloader? Is that necessary, what alternatives are there?
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Did you read the instructions? Step 1:
1.Move everything you want to keep, including Titanium backup folder, pics, music, everything...from your SD to a PC.
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Flashing a ROM doesnt necessarily automatically wipe partitions, and the ones that do dont touch your personal data. An alternative to TWRP would be clockwork mod recovery.
Jonathan2677 said:
Yeah I flashed a 4.2.2 Rom and of course it went smooth but I lost my data backups oh well live and learn
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Did you read the instructions? Step 1 says to back up ALL your data onto a PC because the file structure is different on 4.2.2 that 4.1.2.
I never deleted my ad contents when I switched to 4.2.2 they just get "moved" just "move" everything back and your good to go .. I would hate to backup 20 gigs worth of music and pics just for a Rom
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xile6 said:
wonder how they will fix all this for an official update.
unless they just going to leave us on 4.1.2
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I expect that the official update will erase the entire phone, but I could be wrong.
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Found this link, which indicates that there may be some emulation of directories. Maybe they will copy the files over:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/report.php?p=42852791
blackangst said:
Did you read the instructions? Step 1:
Flashing a ROM doesnt necessarily automatically wipe partitions, and the ones that do dont touch your personal data. An alternative to TWRP would be clockwork mod recovery.
Did you read the instructions? Step 1 says to back up ALL your data onto a PC because the file structure is different on 4.2.2 that 4.1.2.
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Thanks but this was long before this thread I was just commenting, it was back when it was just possible
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Full wipe

Hi everyone,
I wanted to ask if there was any reason to not just do a compete wipe of my phone and the SD card.
I'm trying to start all over with this phone. I have a HTC Thunderbolt that I haven't uploaded a new ROM on in almost a year.
I'm currently in Japan, but will be returning to the states for vacation and would like for my phone not to give me to much to worry about since it's been pretty out of sync for a while.
I'm not worried about losing contacts or anything (it's all up to date on my google account) but are there any system files that are saved on the SD card that are necessary?
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this and give any advice.
I've done it.
I wiped the sd card not realizing it deleted the rom I was going to flash when I did that and I had nothing to flash.
Luckily I was able to Mount it with usb and put the room back on.
Worked out okay.
As long as your recovery has the Mount as usb feature you will be able to put the room back on and flash. Or you can push one with adb.
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gcodori said:
I've done it.
I wiped the sd card not realizing it deleted the rom I was going to flash when I did that and I had nothing to flash.
Luckily I was able to Mount it with usb and put the room back on.
Worked out okay.
As long as your recovery has the Mount as usb feature you will be able to put the room back on and flash. Or you can push one with adb.
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Room = rom
Damn auto correct
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Thanks for the reply!
I actually got ballsy and just did it as well.
It worked out just fine actually. It's a good thing I had all my music on my computer because I didn't think about it deleting all of that haha.
But now I'm running a very clean LiquidSmooth ICS rom and it is amazing so far.
Now I just need my extended battery to come in from Amazon

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