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[Solved] Right Way to Wipe/Format using 4EXT Touch Recovery

I've been using 4EXT Touch Recovery to wipe/format before flashing certain roms. Is there a right way on how to wipe/format using 4EXT Touch?
This is how I do it (correct me if I'm wrong):
1. wipe date/factory reset
2. wipe cache
3. wipe cache + dalvik
4. wipe dalvik cache
5. wipe battery stats
6. format system
7. format data
8. format boot
9. format all partitions (except sdcard)
10. format sdcard
11. flash rom

wh0d0es said:
I've been using 4EXT Touch Recovery to wipe/format before flashing certain roms. Is there a right way on how to wipe/format using 4EXT Touch?
This is how I do it (correct me if I'm wrong):
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If you are flashing an update of the same ROM do "wipe dalvik cache + cache" (in case the Developer has not clearly stated that the update requires full wipe)
If you are flashing a new ROM use "wipe all partition (except sdcard)" it will do all the wipes from the wipe menu, no need to repeat it
And wiping the sdcard every time you install a ROM clearly does not make any sense, you are deleting all you pictures, music and all other files that are not related to any ROM you are using

amidabuddha said:
If you are flashing an update of the same ROM do "wipe dalvik cache + cache" (in case the Developer has not clearly stated that the update requires full wipe)
If you are flashing a new ROM use "wipe all partition (except sdcard)" it will do all the wipes from the wipe menu, no need to repeat it
And wiping the sdcard every time you install a ROM clearly does not make any sense, you are deleting all you pictures, music and all other files that are not related to any ROM you are using
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I didn't know that "format all partition (except sdcard)" is the same from 1 to 8. I'll try using it from now on every time I install new roms. Also, I thought that wiping my sdcard every time I install rom is to make that rom fully utilized/functional. And that is why I back up all my pictures, music, and all other files in my laptop. Anyhow, thank you for your simple but very relevant response.

There are some ROM specific files on the SDcard but a full wipe (all partitions except sdcard) clears them too
Sent from my HTC Desire S

amidabuddha said:
There are some ROM specific files on the SDcard but a full wipe (all partitions except sdcard) clears them too
Sent from my HTC Desire S
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This is noted... Thank you for all the info's... Greatly appreciated! :highfive:

[Q] Installing Slim Bean - To What Extent do I need to Wipe/Format?

I've been using custom roms for some time now; generally when I install new roms, I do the following:
1. Nandroid backup
2. wipe data/factory reset
3. wipe cache
4. wipe dalvik (although i get an error that the SD ext partition not found)
5. flash rom
The installation instructions for Slim Bean suggests that I do "Full wipe, and manual format /system".
My question is twofold: (1) what is "manual format /system" and (2) is there anything in addition to the above that I should do to fully clean out the phone? I have not formatted the SD card, but I guess I can and just leave the data from there on my PC.
Any help is appreciated - thank you!

kujorulez said:
I've been using custom roms for some time now; generally when I install new roms, I do the following:
1. Nandroid backup
2. wipe data/factory reset
3. wipe cache
4. wipe dalvik (although i get an error that the SD ext partition not found)
5. flash rom
The installation instructions for Slim Bean suggests that I do "Full wipe, and manual format /system".
My question is twofold: (1) what is "manual format /system" and (2) is there anything in addition to the above that I should do to fully clean out the phone? I have not formatted the SD card, but I guess I can and just leave the data from there on my PC.
Be sure you back up all data from SDcard to PC, and then format sdcard.
Any help is appreciated - thank you!
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1) In CWM, Mount and Storage-> format System, format Cache, format data..:highfive:
2) If you want to fully clean out your phone than do all formats including wipes, format sdcard, do not mess with other things.

_hito_ said:
1) In CWM, Mount and Storage-> format System, format Cache, format data..:highfive:
2) If you want to fully clean out your phone than do all formats including wipes, format sdcard, do not mess with other things.
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Thank you - if I do that first step ("In CWM, Mount and Storage-> format System, format Cache, format data"), do I need to back up my SD card first?

kujorulez said:
Thank you - if I do that first step ("In CWM, Mount and Storage-> format System, format Cache, format data"), do I need to back up my SD card first?
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No, in that case you don't need to backup your SD card.:highfive:

_hito_ said:
1) In CWM, Mount and Storage-> format System, format Cache, format data..:highfive:
2) If you want to fully clean out your phone than do all formats including wipes, format sdcard, do not mess with other things.
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Just make sure u back up the SD card on computer so u have it. Plus be careful because there have been issue with phone not communicating with PC after SD card formating since ur also deleting those files too. So only do if really necessary.
But
I would NOT format the SD card unless ur having issues.
Just do factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik more than once. There is also a zip file called "format all" that will do all three at once with a simple click. You can find it on XDA
Good luck
Vs Nexus S4G using tapatalk2

[Q] Unresponsive Device - Need some help!

Hello,
im pretty new to rooting and custom roms but managed to root my Pico without a problem yesterday.
After that i installed this custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375229
Using Philz Touch recovery v5.15.0
class 4 8gb sd-card
The steps i took:
Partitioned the card ext3 1gb swap 0
Wipe/factory reset
Flashed the rom
After 10 min at the HTC bootscreen the phone started but was very slow/unresponsive and had all kinda services/apps say "Process.xxx.xxx does not respond" pressing wait i got thru the setup but these problems continue with every app. Internet via mobile/wifi and even internet-pass-through is also very slow.
Im pretty sure there is something i didn't do correct as no one else has this problem.
I hope someone knows what the problem is.

ReAlDa62 said:
Hello,
im pretty new to rooting and custom roms but managed to root my Pico without a problem yesterday.
After that i installed this custom rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2375229
Using Philz Touch recovery v5.15.0
class 4 8gb sd-card
The steps i took:
Partitioned the card ext3 1gb swap 0
Wipe/factory reset
Flashed the rom
After 10 min at the HTC bootscreen the phone started but was very slow/unresponsive and had all kinda services/apps say "Process.xxx.xxx does not respond" pressing wait i got thru the setup but these problems continue with every app. Internet via mobile/wifi and even internet-pass-through is also very slow.
Im pretty sure there is something i didn't do correct as no one else has this problem.
I hope someone knows what the problem is.
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Before Installing any rom follow this steps:
First you need to go in recovery..
1.Go to wipe data/factory reset.
2.Wipe cache partition.
3.Go to Advanced-> Wipw dalvick cache.
4.Go to mounts and storage->format system/data/cache/boot dont select format /sdcard.
5.Go to install zip select your rom zip -> select yes->install will start.
6.Reboot
This will solve your problem..

shubhojit89 said:
Before Installing any rom follow this steps:
First you need to go in recovery..
1.Go to wipe data/factory reset.
2.Wipe cache partition.
3.Go to Advanced-> Wipw dalvick cache.
4.Go to mounts and storage->format system/data/cache/boot dont select format /sdcard.
5.Go to install zip select your rom zip -> select yes->install will start.
6.Reboot
This will solve your problem..
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That fixed it, thanks!

[Q] Bootloop TF101

Hi Everyone,
For some reason, TWRP is not able to format /Data.
It keeps saying "failed to mount /data (Device or resource busy)".
This doesn't prevent me from updating the ROM to 4.4.2-21.
However, once updated it keeps on booting over-and-over.
Is there a way to - sort-of - a forced format of the internal flash.
Or at least the /data partition as it seems to be corrept.
Thanks - Will

Hi,
With twrp use the wipe menu for installing kk 4.4.2
Wipe cache-dalvik cache-data-system-internal storage (if you need a complete clean install), after install menu, flash the rom and the gapps, return to wipe menu, wipe cache and dalvik cache again.reboot.you`ll run on the new rom
(Ps : don't used mount sd and format menu).
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda app-developers app

jh1969 said:
Hi,
With twrp use the wipe menu for installing kk 4.4.2
Wipe cache-dalvik cache-data-system-internal storage (if you need a complete clean install), after install menu, flash the rom and the gapps, return to wipe menu, wipe cache and dalvik cache again.reboot.you`ll run on the new rom
(Ps : don't used mount sd and format menu).
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for the (quick) response.
I'm coming from 4.4.2-19. However, on previous occasions I was able to upgrade without going through a clean install.
So I tried the same this time with 4.4.2-21. However, as it stands, this release tends to end up in an ever on-going boot sequence.
Even a clean install or going back to the previous version (4.4.2-19) doesn't work.
Compared to previous installs, the only difference I can see is an error stating that /data can not be wiped.
Any thoughts on this behavior?
Thanks - Will

NogNeetMachinaal said:
Thanks for the (quick) response.
I'm coming from 4.4.2-19. However, on previous occasions I was able to upgrade without going through a clean install.
So I tried the same this time with 4.4.2-21. However, as it stands, this release tends to end up in an ever on-going boot sequence.
Even a clean install or going back to the previous version (4.4.2-19) doesn't work.
Compared to previous installs, the only difference I can see is an error stating that /data can not be wiped.
Any thoughts on this behavior?
Thanks - Will
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Hi, which release of TWRP do you use ? in 2.6.3.0 and lower release, on wipe menu you have an advanced wipe menu, go on it select format and type data, this will format data partition

jh1969 said:
Hi, which release of TWRP do you use ? in 2.6.3.0 and lower release, on wipe menu you have an advanced wipe menu, go on it select format and type data, this will format data partition
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Tried formatting the data partition. It comes back with "failed" - no explanation.
Any other suggestion?

[Q] HTC Explorer Booting Issue

I am having a HTC Explorer... I have unlocked the bootloader and have rooted my phone. I have CWM Recovery installed.. I treid installing custom ROM, but after installing once I reboot, it keeps showing the custom ROM's animated loading screen and never proceeds forward. I have tried 4 different custom ROM's and also tried to install Stock ROM but same happens.
During installation I don't get any sort of error. But once I reboot the phone it is stuck on the loading animation. I have already tried formatting data, clearing partition cache and clearing dalvik cache...
Can any one help regarding this issue.. ?
P.S: I don't have any backup..I know I should have backed up...but still...

cyberian04 said:
I am having a HTC Explorer... I have unlocked the bootloader and have rooted my phone. I have CWM Recovery installed.. I treid installing custom ROM, but after installing once I reboot, it keeps showing the custom ROM's animated loading screen and never proceeds forward. I have tried 4 different custom ROM's and also tried to install Stock ROM but same happens.
During installation I don't get any sort of error. But once I reboot the phone it is stuck on the loading animation. I have already tried formatting data, clearing partition cache and clearing dalvik cache...
Can any one help regarding this issue.. ?
P.S: I don't have any backup..I know I should have backed up...but still...
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Firstly specify which which roms you tried which recovery you are using.
Well to say..
If you are using sense based Roms.. Then ext partition is needed.. Which can be done in recovery- Advanced- Partition sd card..
Partitioning sd card will format your card so take a backup of it
If you are using sense based roms then use recovery which mounts ext Like TWRP or Philz or CWM Latest one..
If not a sense based rom:
1. Go to recovery
2. Wipe data/factory reset.
3. Wipe cache partition.
4. Advanced -> Wipe dalvich cache.
5. Mounts and storage -> format /boot, /cache, /system , /sd-ext(if present).
6. Dont format anything else.
7. Install zip -> flash the rom.
8. Reboot
If you are still facing problem PM me..

shubhojit89 said:
Firstly specify which which roms you tried which recovery you are using.
Well to say..
If you are using sense based Roms.. Then ext partition is needed.. Which can be done in recovery- Advanced- Partition sd card..
Partitioning sd card will format your card so take a backup of it
If you are using sense based roms then use recovery which mounts ext Like TWRP or Philz or CWM Latest one..
If not a sense based rom:
1. Go to recovery
2. Wipe data/factory reset.
3. Wipe cache partition.
4. Advanced -> Wipe dalvich cache.
5. Mounts and storage -> format /boot, /cache, /system , /sd-ext(if present).
6. Dont format anything else.
7. Install zip -> flash the rom.
8. Reboot
If you are still facing problem PM me..
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I tried the following ROM's
Speed Droid
Cyanogen Mod 10
Even tried Stock ROM..
Thanks for the reply..Let me try what you suggested..