Quick question,
I'm coming from an s2 and with ss devices the internal storage is put in a separate partition.
When I flash roms am I just to format the system folder and flash?
I just want to avoid a complete format like when I unlocked my bootloader.
Thanks
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If you want to keep app data between roms, just format cache and system partitions. If you want to do a clean install you can also use the factory reset option to format data partition.
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When I flash with Odin it does not wipe any my files.?? I can install any rom with out no files being wiped! What causing this?
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You're not doing a data/factory reset before you flash the ROM.
You mean files on your internal Sdcard? Odin doesn't do that. It resets you back to stock ROM.
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back when I made some roms for the BH2 some were like that. It has to do with that is being flashed. technically your data partition does not need to be touched when using odin and it just does system kernel and recovery, there is more to it then that but odin basically acts sort of like an update.zip file if /data isnt getting written then you files will still be there.
Does data factory wipe internal files?
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Be more specific. Are talking about your internal SD or other partitions like /data or /cache or /dbdatabase?
What specifically are you trying to wipe and why so that we can better help you fix this.
In some roms it says it will possibility of erasing internal SD. But In recovery and I do wipe date and cache and delvik and flash a new rom. The old files from the last rom still on my internal SD
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naturallight said:
In some roms it says it will possibility of erasing internal SD. But In recovery and I do wipe date and cache and delvik and flash a new rom. The old files from the last rom still on my internal SD
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their supposed to be there...
Wiping data and cache and dalvik only clears out the previous ROM and removes your apps, it doesn't remove anything from your internal/external sd.
are you TRYING to remove stuff from internal/external?
maybe I miss something here.
I installed 3 or 4 different roms. Full wipe, even format all partitions, but still all info, files photos remain on the internal storage!
Clearing all cash data whit clock work
What is it I am missing here.
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Internal data will remain untouched.. You need to format sdcard from the menu if you want what you describe...
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I did, i did format all partions after a mount in clock work.
but still what ever i do the files stay.
Well I'm using the twrp rec like most people are..
New to its layout compared to CWM.
I have a few questions?
Before a back up it has an X spot options for check marking certain permissions
Also ,where is the standard dalvic wipe option that's normally under advanced tab?
@ Most importantly does this back.up the nand to the internal phones mem, or external sd?
Is there a option to be able to swap the backup or install Rom from the external sd..
Just unfamiliar with this twrp layout ....
I def want to secure a correct backup before I even try to flash a Rom
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The dalvik is labeled as dalvik cache and its been moved to the main wipe page. All the major recoveries except for cwm have it there.
It backs it up to internal memory
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lojak29 said:
Well I'm using the twrp rec like most people are..
New to its layout compared to CWM.
I have a few questions?
Before a back up it has an X spot options for check marking certain permissions
Also ,where is the standard dalvic wipe option that's normally under advanced tab?
@ Most importantly does this back.up the nand to the internal phones mem, or external sd?
Is there a option to be able to swap the backup or install Rom from the external sd..
Just unfamiliar with this twrp layout ....
I def want to secure a correct backup before I even try to flash a Rom
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You can mount your external sd card and backup there or use internal, its your choice.
So when I am preparing to rom my phone, I obviously have to wipe. Where can i store things on the phone so as not to get wiped and what do I need to wipe before roming and flashing boot?
When you're flashing a new ROM, it is recommended that you do the following things:
Factory Reset/Wipe Data
format /system
Wipe Dalvik Cache
If you would like to make sure you don't lose anything as a result of these wipes, you really should just back it up to your computer to be 100% sure it will be safe, but the phone's Internal Memory should stay intact between wipes. This is basically the phone's internal SD card (sort of).
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When you're flashing a new ROM, it is recommended that you do the following things:
Factory Reset/Wipe Data
format /system
Wipe Dalvik Cache
If you would like to make sure you don't lose anything as a result of these wipes, you really should just back it up to your computer to be 100% sure it will be safe, but the phone's Internal Memory should stay intact between wipes. This is basically the phone's internal SD card (sort of).
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So when I download a Rom I want to be flashed such as teamvenoms in this case, what directory should it be in? I think my issue has been I was drag and dropping them onto my media device (phone) in windows. But this foesnt explain losing my os when flashing a recovery.
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gmac1990 said:
So when I download a Rom I want to be flashed such as teamvenoms in this case, what directory should it be in? I think my issue has been I was drag and dropping them onto my media device (phone) in windows. But this foesnt explain losing my os when flashing a recovery.
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I don't know anything about losing your OS when flashing a recovery, but that sounds like quite an issue that you should probably resolve before going forward with flashing any roms (a bad recovery could be a huge headache for you in the future).
In order to install the rom you just need to store it on your phone's internal memory, which is the media device that shows up when you plug it into windows. Then you can boot into recovery, select the option to install a custom zip (or something like that, not looking at it right now) and find the zip file that you put on your phone.
Came a little closer to the issue. With cwm i can see all my downloaded files including the Rom I'm looking for but in twrp literally all my directories are empty (or it shows them as such) and it says I have no os then flashing back to cwm it's all still there. ???
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why not stick with CWM then?
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why not stick with CWM then?
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Viper Rom requires twrp. Is there another Rom that you would suggest for att that is comparable?
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gmac1990 said:
Viper Rom requires twrp. Is there another Rom that you would suggest for att that is comparable?
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Elegancia
Success! I apreciate your help.
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NasaGeek said:
When you're flashing a new ROM, it is recommended that you do the following things:
Factory Reset/Wipe Data
format /system
Wipe Dalvik Cache
If you would like to make sure you don't lose anything as a result of these wipes, you really should just back it up to your computer to be 100% sure it will be safe, but the phone's Internal Memory should stay intact between wipes. This is basically the phone's internal SD card (sort of).
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Formating system is an unnecessary step, almost all ROMs wipe system during the flash so its redundant to do so
Plus if the ROM has asserts to prevent flashing a incompatible ROM it would continue to flash anyway. And could result in a brick on certain devices
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Hey can someone help me I want to know how to erase all data when switching Roms. I've noticed when I factory reset wipe caches, some left over data will carry over from old ROM to new ROM........ Thanks in advance
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iamtha1 said:
Hey can someone help me I want to know how to erase all data when switching Roms. I've noticed when I factory reset wipe caches, some left over data will carry over from old ROM to new ROM........ Thanks in advance
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I also had this question in my mind a couple days ago and found the answer, I wiped all the caches/dalvik/system etc....then formatted the internal storage (sdcard) in cwm which i never did until now...that erased all leftovers...hope this helps
Yeah, when you get into cwm, format /system. That will take care of it for sure. Anything on your SD cards should be irrelevant to the OS unless you're restoring data.
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just to follow up on what jank said, if you do format /data/media, it will erase your whole internal sdcard. i do this every time i install a new rom to give it a fresh start. this does not affect your external sdcard.
Thanks so much guys!
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ok just to be clear(lol) i select format /data and /data/media option(sdcard)
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iamtha1 said:
ok just to be clear(lol) i select format /data and /data/media option(sdcard)
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You only need to do format /data. That will format the whole /data partition including /data/media which is the internal sd card. However, I just want to say you only need to factory reset, wipe system, then dalvik. Wiping the whole /data partition is only causing you more grief. Nothing on the internal sd card can cause ROM issues. I have been flashing ROMs on several devices (phones and tablets) and have never had to wipe my internal sd card.
All that is necessary is to follow the directions given by the ROM developer in the OP.
EDIT:
Factory Reset - Wipes /data but not /data/media. It also wipes cache.
Wipe Data - Wipes the whole /data partition (Meaning ALL user/app created files)
Wipe data/media - Only formats internal sd card.