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Question about wiping before loading ROMs

OK so every ROM that you want to move to requests (requires) that you wipe before you load the new ROM. That makes sense to me as you want a clean install.
My question is, what am I supposed to wipe (Sorry stupid question). I boot to recovery and I have a wipe menu and I have several options:
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe Dalvik-cache
Wipe SD:ext partition
I have two more for wiping stats which I will make an educated guess are not required. Should I wipe everything listed above? Just dalvik cache?

heresy_fnord said:
OK so every ROM that you want to move to requests (requires) that you wipe before you load the new ROM. That makes sense to me as you want a clean install.
My question is, what am I supposed to wipe (Sorry stupid question). I boot to recovery and I have a wipe menu and I have several options:
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe Dalvik-cache
Wipe SD:ext partition
I have two more for wiping stats which I will make an educated guess are not required. Should I wipe everything listed above? Just dalvik cache?
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Wipe'm all.

comintern said:
Wipe'm all.
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Thanks! Also figured out how to clear up a problem with wiping dalvik that I had by partitioning SD card again.

How to full wipe SGN???

Could anyone tell me if there is any way how to full wipe (not just factory reset) SGN? Thanks a lot for your answers.

Haddar said:
Could anyone tell me if there is any way how to full wipe (not just factory reset) SGN? Thanks a lot for your answers.
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Boot into recovery mode & wipe from there.
If you are rooted, you can boot into CWM & do a wipe from there.

RMXO said:
Boot into recovery mode & wipe from there.
If you are rooted, you can boot into CWM & do a wipe from there.
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Thank you,
but the meaning of "full wipe" used to be (at least used at Desire HD section) like "format" of system, cache and data. So my question was put the wrong way. Sry for that and thanks again for the answer.
I have not found anything like simple .zip file to flash in CWM and have "full wiped" system, data and cache partitions. It looks like there is still no good time for such mods since SGN is still pretty new device.

Haddar said:
I have not found anything like simple .zip file to flash in CWM and have "full wiped" system, data and cache partitions. It looks like there is still no good time for such mods since SGN is still pretty new device.
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You can format /data and /cache from CWM.
A "full wipe" of /system on its own would be completely pointless as you'd end up with a phone that couldn't boot anymore (except to recover). Pretty much all the ROMs here will format and replace /system though.
Regards,
Dave

LOW memory warning after NANDROID Restore

I have been using the OxygeN1mod Rom and was working perfectly on the Blackrose 210 / 8 / 218 partition system and had never faced any problems.
I made a NANDROID backup of ALL partitions and installed the MIUI ICS rom and as it was not so smoth for me, i RESTORED ALL partitions of my NANDROID.
After the RESTORE, i cant happen to install the APPS. its giving the Insufficient Memory warning.
Here is the Free Space screen:
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Except the CACHE memory everything looks fine. And If the Problem is somhow related to CACHE memory, howcome i never had issues with BEFORE the NANDROID backup/Restore
I Wiped the CACHE partition and tried but same error
Also the Sense ROM worked well on this partition

please help me
if i repartition the Blackrose i am afraid if my NANDROID backup will work or not
Main problem is that i removed the Titanium Backup app and am not able to intall it

can you sideload titanium?
i suppose aslong as your current /system partition is big enuf than the restore /system partition. you shd be fine. nt sure. may be some1 will help you out.
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n1newbie said:
can you sideload titanium?
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I downloaded the APP and Installed using the File Manager : LOW MEMORY WARNING
i tried th MARKET : LOW MEMORY Warning
So any other way ?
If i atleast have the Titanium Backup i can reformat all partitions and restore.
I was such an idiot not to make a backup (was thinking NANDROID is enough)

hv u tried formatting all partitions(except sd) x3 in recovery. after that restore the nandroid and hopefully ur problems should be gone.
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n1newbie said:
hv u tried all formatting partitions(except sd) x3. after that restore the nandroid and hopefully ur problems should be gone.
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i did ONCE. will try that. hope it helps

firoz3321 said:
i did ONCE. will try that. hope it helps
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It is related to the cache memory. In recovery, wipe the cache and run a fix permissions, and then try again. Also had problems with that a while ago.

Just now wiped 5 times
Now in the process of recovering. hope it helps.
If not will try your method @Race55
thank you
EDIT: 5 wipes didnt work either hope 3 wipes is not a magic number
EDIT 2 : Wiped CACHE (3 times) , FIX PERMISSIONS, Still same error

I want to know , If i repartition with Blackrose, will my NANDROID Backup be able to RESTORE ? will it be a problem with partition size being changed
EDIT: changed the partition to : 210/20/206
Still am not able to install apps from android market and not even from filemanager.
i want a last confirmation before i install a fresh installation is ther no way out ?

no one??
Sent from my Nexus One

I have noticed that i am able to download other apps, but Titanium Backup is giving error that is the app i need the most to install my ROM again
Also my mobile is showing ODD MEMORY info :
Is there a ZIP file for titanium backup please , so i can install from recovery

I finally got the TITANIUM BACKUP INSTALLED !!
After realzing that ONLY the Titanium backup is not getting installed, I searched for "titanium" in ROOT EXPLORER and deleted all files except those on the SD-CARD.
Then installed the APK and its DONE
Thank you All

[SCRIPT] Dalvik To Cache | No Loss in performance | Extra Space In Internal Memory

Please tell me the error you get, i will help you in solving it
This is made for stock kernel, althought it will work most probably on every kernel and rom.
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-------------------------This is a Easy Way to Increase Internal Memory-------------------------
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It Moves System Apps Dalvik Cache to the Cache Partition in Your Internal Memory, with no loss in performance
Use This On Your Own Responsibility, I Will Not Be Held Responsible For Anything
I have Tested it on my Arc S and got 60mb more free, I have a total of 67 apps installed
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Credits:
1.Alberto96
2.tobbbie
(both provided codes which i read and understood)
Compatibility:
It Should Be Compatible With Most Phones With a Cache Partition
Requirements:
Please make sure u are rooted
Please have the latest busybox, To install busybox : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox
An app like Script Manager ( I use : https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsIm9zLnRvb2xzLnNjcmlwdG1hbmFnZXIiXQ..)
Also a Rom/kernel that has Init.d Support ( I use this guide to add init.d support to my rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405590 )
Also Please Make Sure You Have Your SDcard Inserted on reboots and that you have around 50-100mb free in your SDcard
Instructions:
Download The Files
Run 02SystemDalvikToCache Using Script Manager (Only need to run once)Run as SU
Put 02DalviktoCacheBoot in Your Init.D Folder and set right permissions
To Uninstall:
Remove The 02DalviktoCacheBoot script from init.d folder
Reboot to recovery And Wipe Dalvik Cache (Or you can use an app that wipes dalvik Cache)
FYI:
02SystemDalviktoCache moves System Applications Dalvik Cache to the Cache partition
02DalviktoCacheBoot copies Dalvik Cache from sdcard to Cache partition to prevent Bootloop
Ignore All Errors Given By Script Manager, They Do Not Affect The Work of The Script
The reason i dont have a script to move dalvik-cache of apps in sdcard is because they are usually higher than 100mb, if i need some more space, or if these scripts are used i will make a script to move sdcard apps dalvik-cache to dev folder
If you edit your system apps, and are getting low internal memory again, please wipe dalvik-cache and then run script again
Download:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5ertwdtb17bciwa/pTaaxewnJX
If You Get A Boot loop, Please Go Into Recovery, Wipe Dalvik Cache and Reboot
Warning: Please watch out that your cache partition has around 100mb limit (102mb on arc s)
Important: Please make sure to read the instructions and also the FYI section is very helpful
[SCRIPT] Dalvik To Cache
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Hi, I have a few question to ask:
1) what is the benefit of using this?
2) how will this impact the performance of the phone and battery life?
3) will this damage my sd card in long term usage?

kaz93 said:
Hi, I have a few question to ask:
1) what is the benefit of using this?
2) how will this impact the performance of the phone and battery life?
3) will this damage my sd card in long term usage?
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1) A lot of ppl have trouble wid low internal memory, this will give u about 60mb extra in internal memory
2) Not Really, my phone is exactly the same as before,it might be a little faster, jst have more internal memory , which hence makes phone faster, and more space for app cache's in /data partition
3) This does not affect SDcard in any way, it just makes a backup of ur dalvik-cache in sdcard to tansfer it to cache partition at each boot (cache partition sometimes gets formatted at boots, this is a precaution to prevent bootloops)
Edit:
Cache partition is a partition of the internal memory, which has 102mb in arc s, usually only 2mb is used, CM already has a built in script tht transfers dalvik cache to cache partition, this is mainly for stock roms
Sent from my LT18i

Before this script i had 70mb free in my internal memory
Now i have 130mb free
(both values are approximate)
Sent from my LT18i

*UPDATED*
Whenever you run the script, previous dalvik-cache's in cache partition and sd card will be deleted to prevent dalvik-cache of deleted apps from taking up space

Asalm u alikom bro. I run thé script 1 time but its says failed

Ali Iraqi said:
Asalm u alikom bro. I run thé script 1 time but its says failed
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If it said that link failed than its fine cuz i made 2 codes for linking just in case first doesnt work

Removing DataDalviktoCache

My MntDalviktoDev script + SystemDalviktoCache script

Please make sure to read the instruction and the FYI section
Sent from my LT18i

*Updated Script*
It now tells what it is doing at every step , makes it more user-friendly
Errors recieved when backing up dalvik-cache also fixed
Also now shows size of dalvik cache that is transferred
Sent from my LT18i

Sahaab said:
*Updated Script*
It now tells what it is doing at every step , makes it more user-friendly
Errors recieved when backing up dalvik-cache also fixed
Also now shows size of dalvik cache that is transferred
Sent from my LT18i
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The download link is updated?

gengi said:
The download link is updated?
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Download link stays same
I jst update from inside dropbox (replace the files)
Sent from my LT18i

*Updated*
You can now run script as many times as you want without wiping dalvik-Cache
Sent from my LT18i

Please Report All Your Problems, I Will Help You Fix Them

Please have latest busybox (1.21)
1.20 may also work but hvnt tested
Also remember to run script as SU
Edit : tested on 1.20 , works jst as well
Sent from my LT18i

Hi, I install your script and after reboot I got some FCs (screen shot attached)
So I had to wipe dalvic cashe!
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hamid-sp3 said:
Hi, I install your script and after reboot I got some FCs (screen shot attached)
So I had to wipe dalvic cashe!View attachment 2132128
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Either you didnt put the init.d script into the init.d folder
or u dont have init.d support ( use the link on OP to enable init.d support on stock kernel and rom )

Sahaab said:
Either you didnt put the init.d script into the init.d folder
or u dont have init.d support ( use the link on OP to enable init.d support on stock kernel and rom )
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But I use UHD 4.0 with LuPus v16 & I'm sure to put script in init.d folder.
After wiping dalvic cashe, internal stroge has more free space & I think your script worked good.
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hamid-sp3 said:
But I use UHD 4.0 with LuPus v16 & I'm sure to put script in init.d folder.
After wiping dalvic cashe, internal stroge has more free space & I think your script worked good.
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Could you check something for me?
go into ur sdcard
and check if there is a folder called dalvik-cache
and check if there is anything inside it
if there is then go to ur root directory and check inside the cache partition and see if there is a folder called dalvik-cache there and if anything is inside it

OP3T switch to ext4 as f2fs has GC issues?

According to the Paranoid Android dev, "f2fs users should switch back to ext4 as f2fs has GC issues which can result in performance issues over time."
Anyone experiencing it and how to switch to ext4?

I tried formatting data, system, cache back to ext4 from f2fs, while installing a CM based ROM. But i got the internal storage formatted.
I used TWRP.
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I'm a oneplus 3t user. My file system ext4. My android/obb folder is not showing.
I'm on paranoid android. 7.2.1. Idk why its happening only with pa.
Waiting for a response.
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AKA_India said:
I tried formatting data, system, cache back to ext4 from f2fs, while installing a CM based ROM. But i got the internal storage formatted.
I used TWRP.
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/data = data partition + internal storage memory
if you change file system on it, it will obviously wipe everything.
and you can't use f2fs on /system, it will change back to ext4 once you flash. you can use however f2fs on /cache.
regards.

Abdullll said:
I'm on paranoid android. 7.2.1. Idk why its happening only with pa.
Waiting for a response.
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I too noticed OBB folder missing. But I'm on PAEX, not PA. Switched from f2fs to ext4

is it safe change from f2fs to ext4 and restore a nandroid backup?

Rated R said:
is it safe change from f2fs to ext4 and restore a nandroid backup?
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Yes this works, but make sure to copy the nandroid backup to your pc before doing the change to ext4.
Or else it will get deleted!

If i make a backup while it is f2fs and then change it to ext4, if i restore the backup will it change it back to f2fs or keep ext4?

kinghaloman said:
If i make a backup while it is f2fs and then change it to ext4, if i restore the backup will it change it back to f2fs or keep ext4?
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It will keep ext4 and you'll just get a note that the backup was created on a f2fs and you have ext4 at the moment.

przemcio510 said:
It will keep ext4 and you'll just get a note that the backup was created on a f2fs and you have ext4 at the moment.
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Okay and will that affect anything or should it be changed back? And how do I know which partitions where using which format? (sorry for all the questions)

kinghaloman said:
Okay and will that affect anything or should it be changed back?
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No, it will boot fine w/o any problems.
kinghaloman said:
And how do I know which partitions where using which format?
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There are few methods to do it:
1. by entering TWRP > Wipe > Advanced > check partition > change file system
2. by booting the system and using DiskInfo app
3. by executing ADB command
and so on.
kinghaloman said:
sorry for all the questions
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There is nothing wrong about asking questions, better to ask the way than go astray

przemcio510 said:
No, it will boot fine w/o any problems.
There are few methods to do it:
1. by entering TWRP > Wipe > Advanced > check partition > change file system
2. by booting the system and using DiskInfo app
3. by executing ADB command
and so on.
There is nothing wrong about asking questions, better to ask the way than go astray
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indeed, and thank you for all the help!!!!:laugh: