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[Q] full wipe

simple question... many roms says or recommend "full wipe". what exactly is that on the inspire?

"Wipe data, factory reset."

Gene Poole said:
"Wipe data, factory reset."
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I usually add a few more steps, and I've never had a bad flash.
I'll spell it out, in case you don't know:
open rom manager > reboot into recovery > wipe data/factory reset > back > wipe cache partition > back > advanced > wipe dalvik cache > back > wipe battery stats > back > back > install zip from sd card > choose zip from sd card > select your rom > install!
Hope that helps.

If you do a search for the full wipe zip in the development area you will find this to be the most useful tool to wipe your phone. All you do is put it on the root of your SD card and then when you install a new rom you use the full wipe zip and it works quite well to prep your phone for the new rom, something that worked well with my old inspire and something I will use with my new Red Inspire when I get it.

stonewallmike said:
I usually add a few more steps, and I've never had a bad flash.
I'll spell it out, in case you don't know:
open rom manager > reboot into recovery > wipe data/factory reset > back > wipe cache partition > back > advanced > wipe dalvik cache > back > wipe battery stats > back > back > install zip from sd card > choose zip from sd card > select your rom > install!
Hope that helps.
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what exactly is that? i know what the dalvik cache is but what exactly is "wipe cache partition" (i always see it in recovery option but am afraid to do it since i dont know what it is)

moe3754 said:
If you do a search for the full wipe zip in the development area you will find this to be the most useful tool to wipe your phone. All you do is put it on the root of your SD card and then when you install a new rom you use the full wipe zip and it works quite well to prep your phone for the new rom, something that worked well with my old inspire and something I will use with my new Red Inspire when I get it.
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It does a good job, be sure before you flash this you have the next ROM ready to flash. It wipes everything.
I found the link to give credit where it's due.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=868720

stonewallmike said:
I usually add a few more steps, and I've never had a bad flash.
I'll spell it out, in case you don't know:
open rom manager > reboot into recovery > wipe data/factory reset > back > wipe cache partition > back > advanced > wipe dalvik cache > back > wipe battery stats > back > back > install zip from sd card > choose zip from sd card > select your rom > install!
Hope that helps.
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+1..........

mshen11 said:
what exactly is that? i know what the dalvik cache is but what exactly is "wipe cache partition" (i always see it in recovery option but am afraid to do it since i dont know what it is)
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It's "just" the cache. Wipe it.

[Q] (solved) sony ericsson xperia x8 freezes on first "sony ericsson" logo

hi
SOLVED​sorry for my bad english
i have rooted my phone and installed cwm and so installed GingerDX 25 by this Structures :
Code:
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
mount and storage > format system
instal zip from sd card
reboot
then the rom fully loaded (after about 5 minutes) and after a while working on it i pressed the power button and selected "reboot to cwm" and followed this structures to reinstall that file (GingerDX 25) again by this new structures :
Code:
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
[COLOR="Red"]advanced > wipe battery status[/COLOR]
mount and storage > format system
instal zip from sd card
reboot
but after reboot i waited about 20 minutes but the phone is freezed on first "sony ericsson" (text logo) and now i cant load cwm with touching screen or clicking back button repeatly to restore my backup
i forced to pull out the battery
the bootloader isnt breaked
what should i do now ?

try help
tempfordroid said:
hi
SOLVED​sorry for my bad english
i have rooted my phone and installed cwm and so installed GingerDX 25 by this Structures :
Code:
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
mount and storage > format system
instal zip from sd card
reboot
then the rom fully loaded (after about 5 minutes) and after a while working on it i pressed the power button and selected "reboot to cwm" and followed this structures to reinstall that file (GingerDX 25) again by this new structures :
Code:
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
advanced > wipe dalvik cache
[COLOR="Red"]advanced > wipe battery status[/COLOR]
mount and storage > format system
instal zip from sd card
reboot
but after reboot i waited about 20 minutes but the phone is freezed on first "sony ericsson" (text logo) and now i cant load cwm with touching screen or clicking back button repeatly to restore my backup
i forced to pull out the battery
the bootloader isnt breaked
what should i do now ?
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stock kernel or naA / alfs kernel
or corrupt file / scandisk memory before copy file
or re download file

I must do factory reset?

i have installed cm7 nightly but i want install cm7 "stable".I must do factory reset,wipe data etc?

Just cache and dalvik cache wipe required.

ashishv said:
Just cache and dalvik cache wipe required.
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agree with ashishv
but a clean install is good

1. install recovery
2.boot into recovery
3. do any options with "wipe"
4. select & update your new zip file.

[Q] why my XE lose their baseband and imei after some reboots on CM based roms?

well, after all thanks for read my thread, fine.. my problem is when i flash a CM based rom after some reboots my phone just have a wifi signal but the gsm signal no and doesnt charge the battery :C theres any solution?

Which ROM were you on?
And which CM ROM did you flash?

StaticBlaze said:
Which ROM were you on?
And which CM ROM did you flash?
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both, cm10 deodex and cm11 alpha 4, i have the same problem and im on stock .23 firmware with sadra kernel

Start over again!
Follow the below steps:
1. Flash stock FTF (11.3.A.2.23)
2. Start the device & setup everything
3. Turn off device
4. Extract the kernel that is provided in CM11 Alpha 5 & flash it.
5. Turn on device
6. Go to recovery,
> Wipe Data / Factory Reset
> Wipe Cache
> Wipe Dalvik Cache
> Format System
> Format Cache
> Format Data
> Mount System
> Mount Cache
> Mount Data
7. Install ZIP from SD Card (select CM11 zip)
8. Wipe Cache
9. Install ZIP from SD Card (select GAPPS zip)
10. Reboot device, setup everything! Done!

[Completed] Partition Cache vs Dalvik Cache vs Storage Settings Cahce

I searched but could not find a clear answer.
Q1) What is the difference between A) Wipe Cache parition from recovery B) Wipe Dalvik cache in recovery and C) Go to Settings -> Storage -> Internal Storage -> Cached Data -> Delete.
Q2) Is it good to wipe which cache regularly?
Q3) I can't wipe my parition cache using TWRP as my phone is encrypted. Is using the Storage Settings wipe good enough?

sanjcanada said:
I searched but could not find a clear answer.
Q1) What is the difference between A) Wipe Cache parition from recovery B) Wipe Dalvik cache in recovery and C) Go to Settings -> Storage -> Internal Storage -> Cached Data -> Delete.
Q2) Is it good to wipe which cache regularly?
Q3) I can't wipe my parition cache using TWRP as my phone is encrypted. Is using the Storage Settings wipe good enough?
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Greetings
Try posting your query in:
> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A,Help and Troubleshooting.
Experts there may be able to help you.
Good luck