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Hi, i have a 8gb SDcard and since i'm gonna pass form CM7.1 to CM7.2 i wanted to ask you a few questions:
1) I have a 500mb sd ext partition, will a /format SDcard from CWM5 cancel the partition?
2) Since i'm using s2e, would you reccomend me to manually uninstall apps and s2e before wiping /data and formatting the SD card?
Thanks
Bafacchio said:
Hi, i have a 8gb SDcard and since i'm gonna pass form CM7.1 to CM7.2 i wanted to ask you a few questions:
1) I have a 500mb sd ext partition, will a /format SDcard from CWM5 cancel the partition?
2) Since i'm using s2e, would you reccomend me to manually uninstall apps and s2e before wiping /data and formatting the SD card?
Thanks
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No, your sd-ext parition will not be removed by formatting sdcard.
2. No it is not recommended, just backup your apps using Titanium backup and later you can restore them.
You need to partition only once unless you remove it manually.
/format sdcard will remove all data in fat32 partition
/format sd-ext will remove all data in ext partition
no need to do format sdcard for upgrading from 7.1 to 7.2. just do factory reset, delete cache, and dalvick cache.
no need to manually uninstall S2E.
Thanks guys!
I am not interested in restoring apps, i think i will make a clean install after flashing the rom.
dianpadi said:
/format sdcard will remove all data in fat32 partition
/format sd-ext will remove all data in ext partition
no need to do format sdcard for upgrading from 7.1 to 7.2. just do factory reset, delete cache, and dalvick cache.
no need to manually uninstall S2E.
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So if i do factory reset and delete cache and dalvik this will remove also the apps that were moved to my sdcard with s2e?
I just want to clar my sd from the apps, so that i can make a clean install after changing rom...and i'd like to do this in the easiest way ^^
Bafacchio said:
So if i do factory reset and delete cache and dalvik this will remove also the apps that were moved to my sdcard with s2e?
I just want to clar my sd from the apps, so that i can make a clean install after changing rom...and i'd like to do this in the easiest way ^^
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AFAIK, S2E is handling the sd-ext. when do factory reset, delete cache, and dalvik, and then flash new rom, the sd-ext also being formated.
but some application folder (e.g yahoo, titanium) still exist in the sdcard.
if you want a clean install, you can format sdcard, but you must reload the flashable zip rom to the sd card again. Then do factory reset, delete cache, delete dalvik, and flash the new rom.
dianpadi said:
AFAIK, S2E is handling the sd-ext. when do factory reset, delete cache, and dalvik, and then flash new rom, the sd-ext also being formated.
but some application folder (e.g yahoo, titanium) still exist in the sdcard.
if you want a clean install, you can format sdcard, but you must reload the flashable zip rom to the sd card again. Then do factory reset, delete cache, delete dalvik, and flash the new rom.
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Thanks again! Well maybe i could format the SD after flashing the rom, couldn't i?
yes you can.
My experience, when I accidentaly format my SD card, I still can turn my Android on.
start up will recreate .android_secure, Android, and LOST.DIR again.
Guys...SD card is not associated with a rom -_- Remove your sd card and the phone works fine,right? android secure and lost.dir are directories that the android os makes on mounting of sd card..Try formatting your sd from the pc and and then insert it in the phone,now take it..you didnt reboot but you will still see android secure and lost.dir...Android makes them in between the mounting afaik.Flashing is not related with formatting sd card except choosing the zip file ofc
Why the heck is it that after I format my SD card... My efs file is gone????
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ace_viknesh said:
Why the heck is it that after I format my SD card... My efs file is gone????
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I browse with root explorer, and can not find /efs folder...
Apologies for the very trivial question; I obviously do not know enough about linux.
But I'm puzzled because I keep on reading people who recommend a "full wipe" (before installing a new ROM) meaning a format of /cache (and dalvik cache), /data, /system.
They always say that by doing so the phone would be "fully wiped".
But if I browse through my rooted phone with any File Manager, I see a number of other directories under root: /dev, /acct, /d, /lib, /proc, /sys etc etc.
What happens to those after a format of /data and /system?
Do they get wiped as well?
...I'm just wondering about what data remains actually available in the phone after such a wipe...
Anyone?
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I want to wipe the ext4 partition (not delete, just wipe so there's nothing in it).
The reason being that i use link2sd on my phone, and for some reason there are some extra files on that partition from other apps that won't delete. So i want to do it manually. How would i go about this?
So after years of flashing roms, installing apps, saving junk to my phone I think it is time to completely wipe it. I've searched and come across a few threads but I want to look at some of the CWM Mounts and storage options to be sure. Here is one I came across:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/ref-cwm-clockworkmode-menu-options-t1542857
If I wanted to do a compete wipe including all internal SD data, but not lose Root, I would do the following???
wipe data / factory reset
wipe cache partition
wipe dallvik cache
format /system
format /cache
format /data
format /preload (unsure about this one, can't find info)
format /storage/sdcard0
install rom then from my ext sdcard1
install gapps then from my ext sdcard1
reboot into a clean phone and start installing stuff again.
That should be enough correct? I'm not sure where CWM Recovery lives but I would assume that would be on the /boot partition and that is the one section that I don't want to format, correct? I'm also not sure of where the modem is set/installed and would that need to be reinstalled again?
With this device, recovery lives with the kernel in the boot partition. Everytime you install a kernel, a fresh image is installed to the partition.
I'm not sure what your actual goal is, but the process you've outlined process is very redundant.
factory reset wipes /data & /cache (which includes dalvik-cache)
A factory reset plus manually wiping /system (and /preload if using samsung-based firmware) promises a clean installation of ANYTHING.
jackal2001 said:
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If I wanted to do a compete wipe including all internal SD data, but not lose Root, I would do the following???
wipe data / factory reset
wipe cache partition
wipe dallvik cache
format /system
format /cache
format /data
format /preload (unsure about this one, can't find info)
format /storage/sdcard0
install rom then from my ext sdcard1
install gapps then from my ext sdcard1
reboot into a clean phone and start installing stuff again.
That should be enough correct? I'm not sure where CWM Recovery lives but I would assume that would be on the /boot partition and that is the one section that I don't want to format, correct? I'm also not sure of where the modem is set/installed and would that need to be reinstalled again?
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I want to have a fresh install. Basically wipe everything including whatever junk is installed on the SD card. Like a new phone pulled out of the box. I'm sure there is tons of junk on the SD card due to apps being installed/uninstalled over the years.
Yes I understand some of the options may be redundant, but it only takes a second.
So as long as I don't "format /boot" you saying that should be OK?
If you prefer to take the extra steps, then I don't see any harm in your procedure.
It may seem obvious, but make sure you have everything you'll need on that ext-sd card, before you format /system.
mr.cook has some scripts that will format preload, if the option isn't present in your recovery.
jackal2001 said:
I want to have a fresh install. Basically wipe everything including whatever junk is installed on the SD card. Like a new phone pulled out of the box. I'm sure there is tons of junk on the SD card due to apps being installed/uninstalled over the years.
Yes I understand some of the options may be redundant, but it only takes a second.
So as long as I don't "format /boot" you saying that should be OK?
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I know this was probably asked many times.
But I'm not being able to find a solution.
I'm on the search of the right rom for everyday use, so I have a few on my external SD card.
So, I restart my Atrix.
Go into recovery mode.
Wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe cache partition.
Wipe Dalvik cache (under advanced menu).
And finally install zip from SD card to choose a rom.
This works, but, the phone doesn't seem to be fully wiped.
I still have folders, older files and even pictures (on the internal storage) so this kinda confuses me.
Because I'm trying to do a fresh install to check the real performance on each rom.
alechair said:
I know this was probably asked many times.
But I'm not being able to find a solution.
I'm on the search of the right rom for everyday use, so I have a few on my external SD card.
So, I restart my Atrix.
Go into recovery mode.
Wipe data/factory reset.
Wipe cache partition.
Wipe Dalvik cache (under advanced menu).
And finally install zip from SD card to choose a rom.
This works, but, the phone doesn't seem to be fully wiped.
I still have folders, older files and even pictures (on the internal storage) so this kinda confuses me.
Because I'm trying to do a fresh install to check the real performance on each rom.
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The wipes you describe won't wipe internal storage, where pictures, etc are stored. Wipe internal storage to delete that stuff.
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LavLab said:
The wipes you describe won't wipe internal storage, where pictures, etc are stored. Wipe internal storage to delete that stuff.
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Thanks for the answer. I don't seem to have any wipe internal storage option on the recovery menu.
So I assume it's the format /sdcard option (under the mounts and storage menu).
Is it safe to format the internal storage before the install zip from sdcard?
Or do you have any other recommendation?
Thanks again
It isn't necesary to delete internal storage nor sdcard when you flash a new rom. If you want to start fresh, delete the folders android, data and android.secure
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andresrivas said:
It isn't necesary to delete internal storage nor sdcard when you flash a new rom. If you want to start fresh, delete the folders android, data and android.secure
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How do I delete those folders.
I don't see any file browser on the recovery menu...
Either from android or via adb, cwm enables it. Also. I do recall seeing the option to format those on the mounts and storage menu of cwm
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andresrivas said:
Either from android or via adb, cwm enables it. Also. I do recall seeing the option to format those on the mounts and storage menu of cwm
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Sorry to keep bothering you with this, but all I have is...
format /cache
format /data
format /osh
format /system
format /preinstall
format /emmc
format /sd-ext
format /sdcard
Thanks in advance!:good:
alechair said:
Sorry to keep bothering you with this, but all I have is...
format /cache
format /data
format /osh
format /system
format /preinstall
format /emmc
format /sd-ext
format /sdcard
Thanks in advance!:good:
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Factory reset = wipe data, cache, and I think also android.secure
format /cache do before installing new ROM/part of full wipe
format /data do before installing new ROM/part of full wipe
format /osh do before installing new ROM/part of full wipe
format /system do before installing new ROM/part of full wipe
format /preinstall
format /emmc wipes internal storage
format /sd-ext
format /sdcard wipes SD card
palmbeach05 said:
Factory reset = wipe data, cache, and I think also android.secure
format /cache do before installing new ROM/part of full wipe
format /data do before installing new ROM/part of full wipe
format /osh do before installing new ROM/part of full wipe
format /system do before installing new ROM/part of full wipe
format /preinstall
format /emmc wipes internal storage
format /sd-ext
format /sdcard wipes SD card
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First, thanks for clarifying every function.
But, well... there's where I'm getting lost.
If Factory reset wipes data and android.secure, how come when I install a new rom I still have folders of previously installed apps?
Also if i do a format /emmc or the internal storage, won't do any harm?
I got to this last question because since I still have some old stuff around on the folders after the factory reset, I wondered if actually some of that info wasn't erased on the full wipe because it was mandatory for roms to work or something....
It should not harm the phone in any way, but ypu will loose everything: music, photos, BACKUPS, etc.
It doesn't get deleted because either is important data for the user or the apps places data where they souldn't.
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