If I am rooted and want to do a factory data reset, will that cause any issues?
Thanks.
I would not expect problems based on past devices I have used. You will not get rid of root that way if that is what you are trying to do or afraid of.
muiriddin said:
I would not expect problems based on past devices I have used. You will not get rid of root that way if that is what you are trying to do or afraid of.
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No, I still want root, just want to reformat the device as I am having some issues.
steelersmb said:
No, I still want root, just want to reformat the device as I am having some issues.
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No issues.
FDR just wipes data and settings.
It has no effect on the system.
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I have heard mixed things on this subject, I haven't wiped my data after updating to KI3 and there are little to no issues (I have gotten about two force closes since it came out).
I also heard that if I root I lose my data, is that correct?
If you aren't facing any problem then don't but otherwise do a Full Wipe. Before doing than make Backup with Titanium.
So if I experience any issues, then root, back up and then wipe? I haven't rooted yet and the only use I will get from it is backing up. But that is useful thank you.
i don't think so just make a backup !!!!!!!!!!!!
Cangir said:
i don't think so just make a backup !!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm not quite sure what you mean.
IF you don't experience any problems don't wipe, you're alright already. Now, if you have problems, wipe your data, but then you'll have to reflash. You don't wipe after flashing, you must do it before flashing.
tomascunill said:
IF you don't experience any problems don't wipe, you're alright already. Now, if you have problems, wipe your data, but then you'll have to reflash. You don't wipe after flashing, you must do it before flashing.
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Oh I did not know that. I haven't encountered an issue yet, does it happen very often?
SirRomie said:
Oh I did not know that. I haven't encountered an issue yet, does it happen very often?
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Well, when flashing from a very different firmware to another things might not work well, and the problem is you on't know what's causing the problem. At least I always do a full wipe since I backup all my apps with titanium backup pro so set my phone again takes me little time. Try your phone for a couple of days and just wipe if you need to, if not keep enjoying it as it is.
Thanks! Everyone has been very helpful.
I tried CM a while back (WAY back, actually - pre-ICS) for the i717. It wasn't bad but after a while I went back to stock because for me it just 'felt' better. Hard to explain it other than that. In any case, I've been on full stock ever since and was happy with it.
Then Official JB comes out from the carrier and my phone is laggy as all hell and it's gotten to the point of royally pissing me off to the point that I'm considering my options.
My question is this: Do we know the cause of the lag? If so, is it fixable via custom kernel or something similar, or do I need to go to a whole separate ROM to get away from the problem (and are there any in particular that are recommended if that is the case)?
tigerknight said:
I tried CM a while back (WAY back, actually - pre-ICS) for the i717. It wasn't bad but after a while I went back to stock because for me it just 'felt' better. Hard to explain it other than that. In any case, I've been on full stock ever since and was happy with it.
Then Official JB comes out from the carrier and my phone is laggy as all hell and it's gotten to the point of royally pissing me off to the point that I'm considering my options.
My question is this: Do we know the cause of the lag? If so, is it fixable via custom kernel or something similar, or do I need to go to a whole separate ROM to get away from the problem (and are there any in particular that are recommended if that is the case)?
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Check this thread out. It's titled slow 4.1.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314464
440bro said:
Check this thread out. It's titled slow 4.1.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314464
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I've disabled a lot of apps, but I will go back and compare to that list and see about disabling some more that I may have missed. Thanks
tigerknight said:
I've disabled a lot of apps, but I will go back and compare to that list and see about disabling some more that I may have missed. Thanks
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Have you done a factory data reset since the upgrade? That seems to clear up a lot of issues too.
440bro said:
Have you done a factory data reset since the upgrade? That seems to clear up a lot of issues too.
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I don't recall, but if I had to venture a guess I'd say probably not. I followed the above thread to the 'slow 4.1.2' and disabled everything I could on that list and did a restart, not sure which one did the trick but now it's nice and speedy.Hoping it stays this quick and isn't just a factor of not a lot built up in memory yet. I'll try a factory reset if it bogs down again.
there could also be some existing apps that continue to run in the background.
you might either go into app manager and force close them and clear their cache individually
OR
maybe reboot phone every day or two. clearing any cache build up. kind of a preventative maintinence thing.
if you ventured new ROM, may I suggest Padawawn.
every phone is a bit different, but I have had the best results ever
4.2.2 ROMs perform better IMO. Good luck
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i prefer stock as well and was also experiencing lag until i found the right setup for myphone. started out by debloating. then flashed phasekernel_jb.3 and use setcpu or whatever tuner app you prefer and set governor = fantasy/scheduler = sio/min = 384/max = 1728. all phones are different so you may need to try different settings to find what works for yours. i have not had any lag since.
Here is what worked for me. I had the same issue as you and posted it a while back. This also greatly increased my battery life. I suggest that if you are rooted go ahead and wipe the device - in fact do it twice! You will have to reinstall of you your apps but it got rid of all the lag and almost doubled my battery life.
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Here is what worked for me. I had the same issue as you and posted it a while back. This also greatly increased my battery life. I suggest that if you are rooted go ahead and wipe the device - in fact do it twice! You will have to reinstall of you your apps but it got rid of all the lag and almost doubled my battery life.
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When you said "wipe", did you mean factory reset or TWRP wipe?
If TWRP, which one you wipe? I tried checking all selection and it wiped even the OS!
lanwarrior said:
When you said "wipe", did you mean factory reset or TWRP wipe?
If TWRP, which one you wipe? I tried checking all selection and it wiped even the OS!
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You wipe the caches. If you wipe system, it will delete the OS and the data wipe will wipe your data of course.
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briand.mooreg said:
You wipe the caches. If you wipe system, it will delete the OS and the data wipe will wipe your data of course.
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OK.
I am ready to do the factory reset twice. My Note is rooted and have SuperSU. If I factory reset, wouldn't it remove SuperSU also but NOT TWRP?
If yes, can I just install the SuperSU zip from TWRP? No need to re-root?
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OK.
I am ready to do the factory reset twice. My Note is rooted and have SuperSU. If I factory reset, wouldn't it remove SuperSU also but NOT TWRP?
If yes, can I just install the SuperSU zip from TWRP? No need to re-root?
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You will have full root. I always wipe both caches, system and data when flashing a new ROM, its actually the preferred way.
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You will have full root. I always wipe both caches, system and data when flashing a new ROM, its actually the preferred way.
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Wait, I already have stock AT&T JB and rooted. I just want to fix the lag and not installing a new ROM. Do I really need to wipe system and data? Wouldn't that wipe the whole OS?
I did the factory reset and want to wipe both caches... errr.. what's the button combination to boot to TWRP? I use "Quick Boot" before..
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Wait, I already have stock AT&T JB and rooted. I just want to fix the lag and not installing a new ROM. Do I really need to wipe system and data? Wouldn't that wipe the whole OS?
I did the factory reset and want to wipe both caches... errr.. what's the button combination to boot to TWRP? I use "Quick Boot" before..
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It can be done by pressing at the same time Volume up and Power buttons until the display lights up, which is when you have to release Power button, while at the same time you should keep pressing the Volume Up button.
If you wish to keep your current ROM DON'T wipe system.
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When you said "wipe", did you mean factory reset or TWRP wipe?
If TWRP, which one you wipe? I tried checking all selection and it wiped even the OS!
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Just the normal wipe -the first one on the selection menu.
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Wait, I already have stock AT&T JB and rooted. I just want to fix the lag and not installing a new ROM. Do I really need to wipe system and data? Wouldn't that wipe the whole OS?
I did the factory reset and want to wipe both caches... errr.. what's the button combination to boot to TWRP? I use "Quick Boot" before..[/QUOTE
many people just disable the lock screen to fix lag
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I updated to android 4.4.4 by unrooting back to stock then downloaded ota update 4.4.4 now the note runs slower and I keep getting errors saying an app has stopped working has anyone else experience this problem.
gtuck1002 said:
I updated to android 4.4.4 by unrooting back to stock then downloaded ota update 4.4.4 now the note runs slower and I keep getting errors saying an app has stopped working has anyone else experience this problem.
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You may have to factory data reset, perhaps some data got bashed during the update.
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You may have to factory data reset, perhaps some data got bashed during the update.
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If I do a factory reset do I also need to reroot
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If I do a factory reset do I also need to reroot
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nope it just resets the data and settings, which is what is most likely causing your issues. of course backup just to be safe.
I have a european xt910 with official 4.1.2, bmm installed with second system a CM ROM and I can't make any changes in my phone.
Even if I factory reset it, with whatever way, the phone will come back to its previous condition.
I can't flash any software, even if it says "complited" it won't affect the phone, niether systems.
I also can't delete any apps, pictures or anything form either system. It will show up after a reboot.
Somehow the root access was lost from system 1 (official 4.1.2), and when trying to root again, everything disappears after the "root reboot".
Any ideas???
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I have a european xt910 with official 4.1.2, bmm installed with second system a CM ROM and I can't make any changes in my phone.
Even if I factory reset it, with whatever way, the phone will come back to its previous condition.
I can't flash any software, even if it says "complited" it won't affect the phone, niether systems.
I also can't delete any apps, pictures or anything form either system. It will show up after a reboot.
Somehow the root access was lost from system 1 (official 4.1.2), and when trying to root again, everything disappears after the "root reboot".
Any ideas???
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Sounds like a flash memory failure, time to get a different phone.
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sd_shadow said:
Sounds like a flash memory failure, time to get a different phone.
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If that's the case, how can I know for sure?
What may caused it??
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If that's the case, how can I know for sure?
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You will know for sure, when everything that can be tried, fails. factory reset, flash firmware with rsd lite...
What may caused it??
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Just bad luck, It was Released November 2011, so it's 2 to 3 1/2 years old.
Something is going to fail.
I have a rooted S6e on OE3 which I'd like to sell but want to wipe the data first. Can I just do a factory data reset? Or, what's the best method?
Thanks!
loudaccord said:
I have a rooted S6e on OE3 which I'd like to sell but want to wipe the data first. Can I just do a factory data reset? Or, what's the best method?
Thanks!
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Since you are rooted, I recommend you follow the tutorial in the following thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/sm-g925f-s6-firmware-thread-t3078841
Not only does it explain how to unroot, it explaons how to remove all your data
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Since you are rooted, I recommend you follow the tutorial in the following thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/general/sm-g925f-s6-firmware-thread-t3078841
Not only does it explain how to unroot, it explaons how to remove all your data
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If I want to stay rooted though, any way to do that? It looks like that method eliminates root
loudaccord said:
If I want to stay rooted though, any way to do that? It looks like that method eliminates root
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I was under the impression you wanted it completely restored to stock. If you just want to wipe all the data you should perform a factory reset then wipe the cache partition. Both steps can be accomplished by booting into recovery mode.
Snowby123 said:
I was under the impression you wanted it completely restored to stock. If you just want to wipe all the data you should perform a factory reset then wipe the cache partition. Both steps can be accomplished by booting into recovery mode.
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Perfect, I was curious about both options. I'll leave it up to the buyer Either way, I don't want them having my data lol.