I have a rooted Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 with Android 4.3.
Now, I would like to erase all the data, but don't loose the root access. Originally, I was going to go to Settings and press Factory Reset, as I used to do before I rooted the device. But then I read in androidcentral that that could "bootloop" my device.
In summary, how can I do to securely wipe all the data (the option called "Factory reset" in Settings) on my rooted S3?
ezequielmatias said:
I have a rooted Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 with Android 4.3.
Now, I would like to erase all the data, but don't loose the root access. Originally, I was going to go to Settings and press Factory Reset, as I used to do before I rooted the device. But then I read in androidcentral that that could "bootloop" my device.
In summary, how can I do to securely wipe all the data (the option called "Factory reset" in Settings) on my rooted S3?
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Do u have a custom recovery or stock? It is safer to factory reset from recovery.
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JellyYogurt said:
Do u have a custom recovery or stock? It is safer to factory reset from recovery.
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I have stock recovery
ezequielmatias said:
I have stock recovery
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Then go to recovery and factory reset from thr.
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JellyYogurt said:
Then go to recovery and factory reset from thr.
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OK, thanks.
I have the apps SuperSu and BusyBoxFree installed. Will they be uninstalled in the process?
ezequielmatias said:
OK, thanks.
I have the apps SuperSu and BusyBoxFree installed. Will they be uninstalled in the process?
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Nope. Root will not be removed in factory reset. Those apps are system apps so they will not be.
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Say I'm using the August firmware now and I want to use back the may firmware or stock rom, can Odin do it? Will I run into any problems?
Ev0d3vil said:
Say I'm using the August firmware now and I want to use back the may firmware or stock rom, can Odin do it? Will I run into any problems?
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Standard reply is no
But if problems then full wipe first .
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Ev0d3vil said:
Say I'm using the August firmware now and I want to use back the may firmware or stock rom, can Odin do it? Will I run into any problems?
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It will not cause any problems..but you may run into bootloops and then you might have to delete your data..
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zoot1 said:
It will not cause any problems..but you may run into bootloops and then you might have to delete your data..
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Mmmm. Boot loops due to? And what kind of data?
Ev0d3vil said:
Mmmm. Boot loops due to? And what kind of data?
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Data delete as in factory reset. .everything on your internal memory..but it is a "if"..I am not saying it will happen for sure..and boot loops due to conflicts between your current system files and the files you will flash. .
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All data - cache, dalvik cache and factory reset.... Please note, if you use pc odin to flash back a stock rom it generally wipes the internal sd card. BACK UP YOUR INFO 1st...
ultramag69 said:
All data - cache, dalvik cache and factory reset.... Please note, if you use pc odin to flash back a stock rom it generally wipes the internal sd card. BACK UP YOUR INFO 1st...
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No it doesn't..AFAIK
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zoot1 said:
No it doesn't..AFAIK
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Yep it doesn't. two days ago I flashed back and was wondering why my device status was still modified despite resetting the flash counter. Turned out I had to restore to factory defaults.
I have an AT&T i717 running ics stock rom. I installed cwm 5.0. something and was intending on installing the CM10 JellyBean rom from paranoid. It would not install from sd card. tried another rom from diff developer, same thing. I read that I needed an updated cwm so I tried to flash another, wouldnt work with the version of ODIN i had so i upgraded to v3.07, was able to flash another and then when I went to recovery it stayed in a black screen, reflashed the older version of cwm and now when I go to recovery it will show the main screen, but if I try to install or even reboot it takes the menu away and shows the symbol in the center. Am I just completely stupid? Have I missed something?
Are you rooted?
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severinca said:
Are you rooted?
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Yes...That is the first step I believe.
UPDATE: I have CWM recovery 5.5.0.4 working properly but I am getting an Error Status 7 (yes I have searched but everything I found was old and didn't help) I am trying to run cm-10.1-20120113-NIGHTLY-i717 build as well as pa_quincyatt-2.56-20121219-013738 build. both show same error. Any ideas?
U need to install twrp and then flash from twrp ull have no problem thn
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deron37129 said:
U need to install twrp and then flash from twrp ull have no problem thn
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Thank you. I will give an update shortly.
well the rom flashed and it is in first boot. just flashing the paranoid android 2.+ symbol on the screen. I have heard the first boot is the longest. Been about 5 Minutes. thought I would say thank you (hopefully not prematurely)! :good:
Shudnt have any trouble long as u did a full wipe
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deron37129 said:
Shudnt have any trouble long as u did a full wipe
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I just realized I forgot to do that...
Do I select factory reset or system from the twrp menu?
MonsterSubie said:
I just realized I forgot to do that...
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Did it work?
Figured it out. Cleared both cache and delvik Cache and did a factory reset. worked like a charm. thanks for the help and I hope this helps others as well.
Just for future reference, also wiping system along with wiping cache/dalvik and factory reset is good practice. Sometimes not wiping system can cause some issues.
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I just got the new HTC One and I am going to give my wife my rooted Evolte.
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engelsione said:
I just got the new HTC One and I am going to give my wife my rooted Evolte.
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The answer is no, but if you just factory reset, it will wipe your internal memory, also you may end up not having a rom installed. If you're trying to make it near stock, I would download stock rooted rom, wipe everything, then flash.
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Cool, the phone is just rooted, not running a custom rom. I just wanted to keep root for tethering. But I need to wipe data so My wife can upload her accounts and settings
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EVOMIKE025 said:
The answer is no, but if you just factory reset, it will wipe your internal memory, also you may end up not having a rom installed. If you're trying to make it near stock, I would download stock rooted rom, wipe everything, then flash.
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The Rom is on the /system/ partition so it shouldn't be affected when you do the factory reset.
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fastmikey1969 said:
The Rom is on the /system/ partition so it shouldn't be affected when you do the factory reset.
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^This. The only way you'll wipe the ROM is to do a system wipe in recovery.
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FinZ28 said:
^This. The only way you'll wipe the ROM is to do a system wipe in recovery.
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That is right because I accidentally hit factory reset and it just wiped my internal sd. Like said though, if you want a fresh phone, factory reset
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You WILL NOT lose root by preforming any wipes through recovery.
Well I got root via jcase method, but haven't unlocked bootloader, which means no cwm
So what all should I be careful of?
I know back on the Optimus V that If you root you can no longer factory reset, is that the same case here?
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You can install CWM recovery without having an unlocked bootloader.
Factory resets will go fine as long as all pre-installed system apps/bloatware are still intact.
Thanks I just installed cwm a few min ago, as for bloatware imma backup via Titanium Backup.
So correct me if I'm wrong, but all I would have to do is restore all bloat before I fact reset. (I shouldn't have to anytime soon)
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BioDesigner48 said:
Thanks I just installed cwm a few min ago, as for bloatware imma backup via Titanium Backup.
So correct me if I'm wrong, but all I would have to do is restore all bloat before I fact reset. (I shouldn't have to anytime soon)
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A better option is to use the disable bloat script. It is located at /system/etc/disable_tmus_packages.sh. You can read about it here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2114222 Just use s-manager to run it at boot, and you can still factory reset and get OTA no problem.
Tablechair said:
A better option is to use the disable bloat script. It is located at /system/etc/disable_tmus_packages.sh. You can read about it here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2114222 Just use s-manager to run it at boot, and you can still factory reset and get OTA no problem.
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Hmm, that imma look into, thanks :thumbup:
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Do you want Live Wallpapers (animations) or just the regular ones? Or any? xD
If I update a system app and then integrate it into system will factory reset still work?
Recently I factory reset my rooted Samsung Galaxy S2 without really thinking. Now on reboot, it seems to be stuck on the ' Samsung GALAXY SII GT-19100' start up screen (with the yellow triangle). I realized after I did the factory reset that it was a bad idea so any help would be greatly appreciated
If it helps, I am rooted with Jeboo Kernel
I've done a number of factory resets.....in both the android menu and cwm........
All it does is wipe any user installed apps and user settings.....it doesn't even get rid of photos taken using the phones camera......so it doesn't affect whether your phone boots or not.......
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keithross39 said:
I've done a number of factory resets.....in both the android menu and cwm........
All it does is wipe any user installed apps and user settings.....it doesn't even get rid of photos taken using the phones camera......so it doesn't affect whether your phone boots or not.......
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So, how do I fix this problem. Cannot even turn off the phone as it goes black and then straight into this screen. Can get into download screen though.
OK....so you can't boot the phone....
And I'm guessing you can't access CWM?
In that case, you only really have one option......flash a stock firmware via Odin and re root.......
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keithross39 said:
OK....so you can't boot the phone....
And I'm guessing you can't access CWM?
In that case, you only really have one option......flash a stock firmware via Odin and re root.......
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so i have everything set up: download mode, ODIN3 and the stock ROM, anything i should know before i flash?