Hi
I have a huge problem.
Sms/mms app won't run. It crashes after boot and any time I try to start it.
I have made several clean installations of stock ROM with no result. Including wiping everything of course.
But I can't figure out how to format the internal SD. There's files left there no matter what I do.
How do I make a true format so I can start over from scratch?
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Damien74 said:
Hi
I have a huge problem.
Sms/mms app won't run. It crashes after boot and any time I try to start it.
I have made several clean installations of stock ROM with no result. Including wiping everything of course.
But I can't figure out how to format the internal SD. There's files left there no matter what I do.
How do I make a true format so I can start over from scratch?
Sent from my Goner Simpsung S3 - XDA dev app.
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Probably files whose path gets rebuilt after a wipe, like DCIM.
In twrp recovery you have in wipe menu options to wipe internal sdcard, or format data completely, including /data/media (= sdcard).
Key in *2767*3855#
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slaphead20 said:
Probably files whose path gets rebuilt after a wipe, like DCIM.
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Yes but not only, there are some other files still there.
Striatum_bdr said:
In twrp recovery you have in wipe menu options to wipe internal sdcard, or format data completely, including /data/media (= sdcard).
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What is twrp? I rooted the simple way which includes CWM (CF-Root 6.4).
jaidev.s said:
Key in *2767*3855#
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I did several hard resets, but those do not fix anything really.
It would be helpful if you list what files they are
slaphead20 said:
It would be helpful if you list what files they are
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No that doesn't matter. I just wanna format the card.
Damien74 said:
No that doesn't matter. I just wanna format the card.
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Recovery/mounts and storage/format sd
Twrp is a recovery, there is a thread in Android original development section.
slaphead20 said:
Recovery/mounts and storage/format sd
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No, I tried that several times. I think that is supposed to format the external memory card BTW.
Striatum_bdr said:
Twrp is a recovery, there is a thread in Android original development section.
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Thanks! I read about it. I'm gonna try it later on. Seems fast.
Striatum_bdr said:
Twrp is a recovery, there is a thread in Android original development section.
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BTW: that must be some special. You can't format the internal card when using the phone. To many files in it that system uses.
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I'm getting hard locks when using the latest AOKP. I'm going to try to use the 4-28-12 to see if the same issue occurs but what would cause a hard lock? It occurs frequently and seemingly randomly. I have to hold the power button down to reboot.
I've tried using different kernels as well (Neak and Siyah) but doesn't make a difference. I haven't made any special adjustments to the system voltage or other settings.
When doing installs I used Factory Wipe and cleared cashes and even used a kernel cleaning script. I don't get a hard lock or any total ROM freezes when using SHOstock2, just the latest AOKP. I'd much rather use AOKP over SHOstock2 because of the customization.
Any ideas? Anything I can try to do to test for causes? Any special apps I can run to get error logs? Thanks for your assistance.
Have you tried format /system?
stone_ship said:
Have you tried format /system?
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If you mean factory data wipe in cwm yes. If not then no and I'm not familiar with a system format option.
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AngelsNecropolis said:
If you mean factory data wipe in cwm yes. If not then no and I'm not familiar with a system format option.
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Reboot to CWM Recovery>Mounts and Storage
It will wipe everything, so you'll probably want to copy everything on your SD onto your computer first.
wonner said:
Reboot to CWM Recovery>Mounts and Storage
It will wipe everything, so you'll probably want to copy everything on your SD onto your computer first.
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Okay. I'm trying 4-28-12 again now. So far so good. Usually the hard lock doesn't take too long to occur. But once i'm able to backup the SD I'll try a system format.
wonner said:
Reboot to CWM Recovery>Mounts and Storage
It will wipe everything, so you'll probably want to copy everything on your SD onto your computer first.
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No it won't wipe everything. Just your /System directory
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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.
"It's all in the game yo, all in the game..." - Omar Little
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).
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no, it just wipes sd card, not system
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Many thanks it worked !!!
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.
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.
hi xda!
i have flushed a rom yesterday and i have wiped all catech/devlik before and after flushing the rom
in addition i have used the delete all user data from settings after flushing....
and still i have pesky folders and some picters and files from my old rom........
why the hell dont they get deleted???????
thanks in advence :angel:
Dude,how did you managed to wipe catech and devlik in the first place?Please,share your knowledge:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Seriously,of course your files are intact,because you didn't formatted the internal sd, where your pics,music etc are stored.You can format it manually if you want to.
flushing all the way!!!:highfive:
TheImpossibleEnemy said:
Dude,how did you managed to wipe catech and devlik in the first place?Please,share your knowledge:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Seriously,of course your files are intact,because you didn't formatted the internal sd, where your pics,music etc are stored.You can format it manually if you want to.
flushing all the way!!!:highfive:
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my amazing knowledge is not to be shared...
didnt you read this line below?
AngelicDemon said:
hi xda!
i have flushed a rom yesterday and i have wiped all catech/devlik before and after flushing the rom
in addition i have used the "delete all user data" from settings after flushing....
and still i have pesky folders and some picters and files from my old rom........
why the hell dont they get deleted???????
thanks in advence :angel:
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AngelicDemon said:
didnt you read this line below?
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I did.That's why I suggest you to format it.Wiping data and formatting are not the same thing.
TheImpossibleEnemy said:
I did.So that's why I suggested formatting it.
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from the computer???
wont this delete the android files as well?brick?
AngelicDemon said:
from the computer???
wont this delete the android files as well?brick?
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Either with PC or via CWM or phone's settings.Formatting the internal SDcard0 will delete everything you stored there,so backup all the important files to you,like music and photos before.No,this won't affect system.