I have found this from here:
FIRST OF ALL DOWNLOAD THE ROM AND THE ADD-ONS PACKAGE.
1. Back Up all Your Important Files as the Rom is wipe-only.
2. Copy the rom to SD CARD and Boot to CWM revovery.
3. Click WIPE CACHE PARTITION -> wipe
4. Click Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik - Cache -> wipe
5. Click Mount Partition ->
a. Format /System -> yes
b. Format /Data -> yes
c. Format /Cache -> yes
6. Click Wipe Data/Factory Reset -> yes
7. Install the rom
Some ROMs need just wipe data/reset factory and wipe dalvik cache.
SO could someone tell what is needed to do and what those 5abc means and are they really "must to do"- things?
S3miniFin said:
I have found this from here:
FIRST OF ALL DOWNLOAD THE ROM AND THE ADD-ONS PACKAGE.
1. Back Up all Your Important Files as the Rom is wipe-only.
2. Copy the rom to SD CARD and Boot to CWM revovery.
3. Click WIPE CACHE PARTITION -> wipe
4. Click Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik - Cache -> wipe
5. Click Mount Partition ->
a. Format /System -> yes
b. Format /Data -> yes
c. Format /Cache -> yes
6. Click Wipe Data/Factory Reset -> yes
7. Install the rom
Some ROMs need just wipe data/reset factory and wipe dalvik cache.
SO could someone tell what is needed to do and what those 5abc means and are they really "must to do"- things?
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All to be sure, to not have any conflicts...
With TWRP Recovery, go to "WIPE" section and check "Dalvik", "System", "Data", "Cache" swipe OK button and all it's done in one step
You just have to Install your new Custom ROM !!!
To be sure of the answer you can ask pulak861 as I see these are the instructions of his rom installation xD don't worry I think they're all ok just to make sure you don't have any issues while flashing your new rom and testing it then, I followed all these steps yesterday to flash the velocity rom and nothing unusual happened, before that the only thing I used to do was a wipe data factory reset, and wipe cache partition too.
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When installing an update (not a new version) of the custom rom you already have it's not completely necessary to do a full wipe/data cache, but if you have fully working back up, do it just to be sure everything works fine
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When installing CM 10.1 RC1 using rom manager over original ROM.
Do I need to clear some partitions manually or does rom manager do all for me?
DavidXanatos said:
When installing CM 10.1 RC1 using rom manager over original ROM.
Do I need to clear some partitions manually or does rom manager do all for me?
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For eliminating causes for some problems that may be appear is recommended to do:
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvick cache
- format system
Doing that, you have a clear fresh device for installing new software.
gtdaniel said:
For eliminating causes for some problems that may be appear is recommended to do:
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvick cache
- format system
Doing that, you have a clear fresh device for installing new software.
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shouldn't this be done by rom manager automatically?
Reading this steps:
BEST WAY TO INSTALL THIS ROM:
- reboot into recovery
- format data, system, cache
- make a data factory reset
- wipe dalvyk cache
- install rom and enjoy ...
How can it be done on GT-I8190 ? Samung S3 Mini
And also, What does "full wipe" exactly mean?
All you can do in CWM. There are,besides other things, this options:
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- and in advanced->wipe dalvik cache
If you will select this 3 options your mobile will than like from factory
I only have "twrp"
Should I install "CWM" also?
somin.n said:
All you can do in CWM. There are,besides other things, this options:
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- and in advanced->wipe dalvik cache
If you will select this 3 options your mobile will than like from factory
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So basically, Format = Wipe?
I thought they are different term.
dan_09 said:
I only have "twrp"
Should I install "CWM" also?
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You can't have them both
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In the instructions it says:
Installation instructions
- WIPE EVERYTHING (otherwise your device will be stuck at boot)
- Flash Mahdi-Rom zip from SDCard
- Flash your variants device patch
- Flash GApps zip from SDCard
- You may need to flash SuperSU to get root
- Reboot
- Don't restore system data using Titanium Backup!
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I have a few questions about this. 1) By "WIPE EVERYTHING", I just choose Wipe in TWRP and slide the slider (no additional options)? 2) I choose and flash all 4 zips at once, or do I flash them individually? 3) Why does it say not to restore from TiB?
_tyler_ said:
In the instructions it says:
I have a few questions about this. 1) By "WIPE EVERYTHING", I just choose Wipe in TWRP and slide the slider (no additional options)? 2) I choose and flash all 4 zips at once, or do I flash them individually? 3) Why does it say not to restore from TiB?
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Yes, that is a full wipe. Do not wipe internal storage, the stock slider settings (Data, Cache, and Dalvik) should work fine.
hiddenfive said:
Yes, that is a full wipe. Do not wipe internal storage, the stock slider settings (Data, Cache, and Dalvik) should work fine.
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Thanks, got it. Sucks that I have to reset all my settings to my liking, but Mahdi's got some pretty cool features that CM doesn't have.
hiddenfive said:
Yes, that is a full wipe. Do not wipe internal storage, the stock slider settings (Data, Cache, and Dalvik) should work fine.
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That is NOT a full wipe. You must wipe System as well. Click on Advanced Settings, then check Dalvik, Data, System and Cache (leave internal SD unchecked).
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graig79 said:
That is NOT a full wipe. You must wipe System as well. Click on Advanced Settings, then check Dalvik, Data, System and Cache (leave internal SD unchecked).
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MOST ROM installations do not require you to do so, they already include a /system wipe in the process. In most cases, you are fine. :good:
hiddenfive said:
MOST ROM installations do not require you to do so, they already include a /system wipe in the process. In most cases, you are fine. :good:
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Yes, that is true, but some devs do not include the system wipe in the install process because it can cause a longer than normal install. You shouldn't give other users false information. Someone could really mess up their device using the info you provided.
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I always wipe "cache", "dalvik cache", "data", "system" when I want a "CLEAN" install. You'll lose all your settings and apps. You need to back up your apps using Titanium Backup or other similar apps to restore them. This is the safest way to install a new ROM
I always wipe "chace", "dalvik cache", and "system" when I want a "DIRTY" install where my apps and settings are kept. This is only safe to do if you're moving up or down the SAME ROM versions.
I use TWRP 2.7.0.0 for my recovery program as it's touch and with big buttons :silly:
There have been several threads about this in the past, but I couldn't find one which is actually up-to-date.
I have been flashing my N7000 for years now. I've been using several custom recovery menu's and ROMS and re-partitioned my internal storage as suggested here. I currently have the following installed on my phone:
NightOwl 20151030
PhilZ Touch 6.59.0
ClockworkMod v6.0.5.1 (as shown in PhilZ)
What I would like to do is perform a full, 100% wipe of my phone before re-flashing the same ROM I currently have installed, perhaps even update my recovery or whatnot in case my phone would benefit from it (suggestions are welcome).
The original instructions from the NightOwl thread mention the following when you want to manually update:
1. Copy Rom to your sdcard.
2. Boot into recovery
3. Flash the Rom (in current versions you dont need to reflash the gapps)
4. Wipe dalvik-cache and format the /cache partition (This will not delete your apps or data)
5. Reboot
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As mentioned these steps will not remove your apps or data. I understand that a "factory reset" does. However, I still wonder if this (including a factory reset) will actually wipe my phone 100% clean before flashing a new ROM.
That would be the following options in recovery
Factory reset to wipe data and cache
Format system
And if you want to wipe internal memory then format sdcard0.
Be careful of where you have the zip file of rom to flash again.
In CWM, go to "Mounts and Storage" section and there you'll find options to wipe totally everything.
I need new/fresh/clean install of 7.1.1 but I cant wipe sdcard. Something like factory reset but no wipe of sdcard. Is it possible? Aroma installer has offered such option - clean or dirt flash, but now I had only 711 factory image.
Any idea?
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maybe TWRP wipe data, cache and dalvik but not internal storage is a key?
belek1979 said:
I need new/fresh/clean install of 7.1.1 but I cant wipe sdcard. Something like factory reset but no wipe of sdcard. Is it possible? Aroma installer has offered such option - clean or dirt flash, but now I had only 711 factory image.
Any idea?
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Yes.. That's the key. "SD Card" is your internal storage. Don't wipe that.
kwdan said:
Yes.. That's the key. "SD Card" is your internal storage. Don't wipe that.
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Building on your answer, if I want to really start fresh with Android 7.1.1 does it hurt anything to wipe internal storage?
Follow the instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70516840&postcount=2
You wouldn't need to flash the "radio" partition if you are just cleaning up an existing 7.1.1 install. This will give you a clean system, but maintain your /sdcard data.