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[Q] rom flash without sd card

Could use some help... I've flashed many roms before but this is my first doing so to a device without sd card storage (i9023). How would I go about flashing a rom to my phone? and how can i nandroid backup without it being deleted when I wipe the device?

Don't worry bro... Wiping Data(factory reset), Dalvik, and Cache, won't also wipe your /sdcard partition.
/sdcard can be wiped out with "format" which can be found on "mounts and storage" section.

OK, thanks. just to confirm, when you say /sdcard, you refer to the internal storage correct?
syntax_gosong said:
Don't worry bro... Wiping Data(factory reset), Dalvik, and Cache, won't also wipe your /sdcard partition.
/sdcard can be wiped out with "format" which can be found on "mounts and storage" section.
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wethead4 said:
OK, thanks. just to confirm, when you say /sdcard, you refer to the internal storage correct?
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Yes, that's correct.
"/sdcard" won't be formated if you do wiping for other partition.

furthermore, even you wiped sdcard, you can also mount usb to your PC and transfer file after you wipef.
one more thing, there is one thing called "Odin" can allow you flash without sdcard

[Tool][23 Sept 2015][Aroma][v1.2]:Mega Wipe:Super Wipe:Factory Reset:Simple Wipe

This is a tool originally developed by Zoot1 a developer on xda-developers.com.
All I have done, with his permission, is to modify it for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.
I wish to thank him very much for allowing me to do this. You can visit his original development link at Zoot1 Wipe Scripts for Flashaholics.
USE THIS AT YOUR RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR AN DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE, ANY ARGUMENTS BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR SPOUSE, LOST BANK ACCOUNTS, NEW REVOLUTIONS OR ACTS OF GOD.
You MUST have the following installed in order to use this tool:
1. CWM or TWRP Recovery installed
2. Busybox installed
What the tool does:
1. Megawipe: Use this to completely format your phone. It will delete everything on your phone and will bring it to bare bones. After using it, install any ROM for a fresh experience without any conflicts with in the framework.It deletes the Data (except data/media), Cache, System and Preload partitions of your phone. So Beware!
2. SuperWipe: This is a simple factory reset and you can use it to move from one ROM to another without bothering about framework conflicts. It deletes the Dalvik Cache, Preload, System and Cache partitions of your phone. Does NOT delete your data files.
3. Factory Reset: Use it to do a Factory Reset, which wipes your Data partition (except data/media), Cache Partition and Dalvik Cache.
4. SimpleWipe: A simple wipe is as the name suggests. A Simple Cache and Dalvik cache wipe. You can use it to clear the said partitions before updating to a newer version of your ROM. Also, You can use it before you have to flash a new ROM.
Updated Sept. 23, 2015 - v1.2 for N900/N9005 - Note: I only have an N900.
Changes: Sept. 23, 2015
- modified wiping of data partition to skip data/media (your internal SDCard)
- expanded text for the different wipes to give more information about the wipe choices
- NOTE: the only difference between the 2 scripts is the partition numbers for the N900 and the N9005
Download Link:

so is it safe to wipe now? even with cwm? there was an issue with wipe which caused boot loop?! isnt it?

mR.fR34ky said:
so is it safe to wipe now? even with cwm? there was an issue with wipe which caused boot loop?! isnt it?
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Haven't had any problems with CWM wipe.

mR.fR34ky said:
so is it safe to wipe now? even with cwm? there was an issue with wipe which caused boot loop?! isnt it?
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the bootloops were cased by restroing nandroids.. AFAIK there were no issues with wipes...
gcrutchr said:
Haven't had any problems with CWM wipe.
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so the mega wipe wipes interal sdcard as well? is there anyway to edit that so the script only wipes data/system/cache/dalvik, and leaves sdcard intact?

Khizar said:
the bootloops were cased by restroing nandroids.. AFAIK there were no issues with wipes...
so the mega wipe wipes interal sdcard as well? is there anyway to edit that so the script only wipes data/system/cache/dalvik, and leaves sdcard intact?
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The MegaWipe DOES NOT wipe internal sdcard. Having looked at the original script, it never did.

gcrutchr said:
The MegaWipe DOES NOT wipe internal sdcard. Having looked at the original script, it never did.
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Mega Wipe does not delete your internal partition? Because in Samsung Galaxy S 3 i remember this script "reformat" your preload internal partition! the word "reformat" i put it in quotes because i don`t know exactly how to say it in english! Anyway i must thank you for your hard work!

Nice. If I understand this correctly this is like the Darkside wipes (and now Infamous wipes) for GSII. I used those all the time on my phone. Easiest way to wipe without worry. Thanks. I was hoping for this for the Note 3.

does not work for my n9005

Theblack_jack said:
does not work for my n9005
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Thanks for your feedback!

no problem

gcrutchr said:
The MegaWipe DOES NOT wipe internal sdcard. Having looked at the original script, it never did.
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Did you test it on your Note 3 this tool that you port?

good question

the dev of this mod will not again zip for megawipe, such as the not working?

anyone?

Theblack_jack said:
anyone?
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I will post a working update on Sunday.

ah yes! thank you

Theblack_jack said:
ah yes! thank you
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Scripts should be working now. Updated, tested and used for a new ROM I installed.

well does not work on n9005

Theblack_jack said:
well does not work on n9005
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Can you send the partition layout for the N9005 so I can check the partition numbers?
If you do not know what they are, there is a free partition layout app on the PlayStore you can install.
It is called Partition Table by Lakshman.
I need the following:
/data
/preload
/system
/cache
Also, what do you mean it is not working? what happens when you run it?

can you give me the name of the application? and when I flash the zip it's still about 10%
so if I have the full menu. superwipe, megawipe .... with cwm 6.0.4.4

[Q] Sdcard became a file

my sdcard in root explorer became read only and a file and is now legacy. this first started when i tried to boot into TWRP 2.8 and did not boot so i tried to fastboot erase cache and that is when i had problems. I also don't have an IMEI number but i have a backup. TWRP can read the sdcard though

Try fastboot flashing the cache.img.

Wakamatsu said:
Try fastboot flashing the cache.img.
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Fixed becasue i had a back up and just restored the cache and efs from another ROM

is the sdcard mounted in cache or something?

dirtbikerr450 said:
is the sdcard mounted in cache or something?
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No but you mentioned that you erased the cache in fastboot. Normally, the cache should reformat. If it doesn't, you lose your cache file system. The phone is still useable but may exhibit odd behavior.

Wipe Internal Storage

I would like to wipe internal storage to make better/clean install of the ROM (
with old S3 i make a folder on Ext SD with .zip file
reboot to cwm
backup
wipe all (cache + data + system + internal storage)
install (rom + gapps + kernel)
reboot
As you know on 1+ there is no Ext Sd
Someone has already tried to do:
copy .zip file to a folder on PC
reboot to TWRP (2.8.0.1)
make a backup
connect phone to pc and mount data
copy backup from 1+ to Pc
advanced wipe (cache + data + system + internal storage)
copy .zip file from PC to 1+
install (rom + gapps + kernel)
reboot
Can it work?
P.s. I have no OTG cable or USB

You should be able to wipe everything and install the Rom-Zip via ADB-Push.

Why dont you try to install the new rom in recovery with a normal wipe and after you falsh the rom + gapps do a wipe of the internal sdcard should have the same affect ?

are you out of your mind? DO NOT WIPE INTERNAL!!! WIPE SYSTEM AND DATA ONLY
here's my thread for when you wipe internal and brickloop your phone!

markbencze said:
are you out of your mind? DO NOT WIPE INTERNAL!!! WIPE SYSTEM AND DATA ONLY
here's my thread for when you wipe internal and brickloop your phone!
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Wow. Interesting thread. However, I wipe my internal storage (for a "full" wipe) everytime I flash a new rom or even the weekly of a same rom and luckily I haven't ran into the problems in your thread.
to the OP: I put all of my zip files in a USB otg so flashing is a bit simpler. This includes all of my nandroid and media.
I would wait to wipe the internal storage until you figure out which route you want to use (USB-otg or ADB)
Until then a normal factory reset in your recovery should be good. Also as @Hogyoku metioned you can erase internal from within the Rom to get the same effect.
Sent from my One A0001 using XDA Free mobile app

Mojar7070 said:
Wow. Interesting thread. However, I wipe my internal storage (for "full" wipe) evertime I flash a new rom or even the weekly of a same rom and luckily I haven't ran into the problems in your thread.
I do put all of my zip files in a USB otg so flashing is a bit simpler.
Sent from my One A0001 using XDA Free mobile app
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That's not wise. You should never wipe internal plain and simple. All that s required for full wipe is system and data. If you continue doing so, you're going to find out the hard way one day

markbencze said:
That's not wise. You should never wipe internal plain and simple. All that s required for full wipe is system and data. If you continue doing so, you're going to find out the hard way one day
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This i what the OP wanted i'm not saying it's smart .....
::I would like to wipe internal storage to make better/clean install of the ROM :

Hogyoku said:
This i what the OP wanted i'm not saying it's smart .....
::I would like to wipe internal storage to make better/clean install of the ROM :
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who ever is saying to wipe internal doesn't know what they're doing. This is the last I will mention of this here. There is no need and it's dangerous. That's how efs and the persist files get wiped and you find yourself in some serious trouble.
when installing a rom all that is needed is wipe data and system. Not cache, not dalvik and certainly not internal.
So many people have a misconception on how to properly wipe and everything seems to think they need to wipe caches on top of system and data. Well guess what, when you wipe system and data the caches get wiped too so it's just an extra unneeded step. And some people will post crap saying to wipe 3 times when flashing etc. They are simply making things up

markbencze said:
who ever is saying to wipe internal doesn't know what they're doing. This is the last I will mention of this here. There is no need and it's dangerous. That's how efs and the persist files get wiped and you find yourself in some serious trouble.
when installing a rom all that is needed is wipe data and system. Not cache, not dalvik and certainly not internal.
So many people have a misconception on how to properly wipe and everything seems to think they need to wipe caches on top of system and data. Well guess what, when you wipe system and data the caches get wiped too so it's just an extra unneeded step. And some people will post crap saying to wipe 3 times when flashing etc. They are simply making things up
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markbencze said:
That's not wise. You should never wipe internal plain and simple. All that s required for full wipe is system and data. If you continue doing so, you're going to find out the hard way one day
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markbencze said:
are you out of your mind? DO NOT WIPE INTERNAL!!! WIPE SYSTEM AND DATA ONLY
here's my thread for when you wipe internal and brickloop your phone!
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This is complete bull****. Internal wipe will NEVER destroy anything it just wipes the whole /data/ instead of leaving /data/media. If you want your usb storage / internal sdcard / whatever you call it to be erased that's the one to choose. For a complete clean install:
1. BACKUP EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT EVER NEED AGAIN.
2. Grab ROM and GAPPS and put it on internal storage
3. Boot recovery and wipe DATA, SYSTEM, CACHE (dalvik is not needed because it's located on /data)
3. Flash ROM and GAPPS
4. Wipe internal storage
5. Stop talking about things you don't know correctly

om22 said:
This is complete bull****. Internal wipe will NEVER destroy anything it just wipes the whole /data/ instead of leaving /data/media. If you want your usb storage / internal sdcard / whatever you call it to be erased that's the one to choose. For a complete clean install:
1. BACKUP EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT EVER NEED AGAIN.
2. Grab ROM and GAPPS and put it on internal storage
3. Boot recovery and wipe DATA, SYSTEM, CACHE (dalvik is not needed because it's located on /data)
3. Flash ROM and GAPPS
4. Wipe internal storage
5. Stop talking about things you don't know correctly
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Omg man you are not helping things here. Do you think its just a coincidence that everyone with these bricks wiped internal?
Considering I found the fix to this issue I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. But nice try.
Anyway I'm done here. I came here to help people recover from their bricks which I have done.

markbencze said:
Omg man you are not helping things here. Do you think its just a coincidence that everyone with these bricks wiped internal?
Considering I found the fix to this issue I'm pretty sure I know what I'm talking about. But nice try.
Anyway I'm done here. I came here to help people recover from their bricks which I have done.
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That's really nice of you that you did that guide. But there is no way that bricks could have to do with that wipe. There is no way an internal wipe could corrupt any other partition than /data/ (efs, persist anything) beside of a bug in the recovery. Wiped internal several times on every phone and also the OPO with TWRP 2.8.0.1 and as you can see it's still running.

om22 said:
This is complete bull****. Internal wipe will NEVER destroy anything it just wipes the whole /data/ instead of leaving /data/media. If you want your usb storage / internal sdcard / whatever you call it to be erased that's the one to choose. For a complete clean install:
1. BACKUP EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT EVER NEED AGAIN.
2. Grab ROM and GAPPS and put it on internal storage
3. Boot recovery and wipe DATA, SYSTEM, CACHE (dalvik is not needed because it's located on /data)
3. Flash ROM and GAPPS
4. Wipe internal storage
5. Stop talking about things you don't know correctly
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Although you are right about this I still think it ain't smart to advice this on this forum. A lot of noobs around here, much more than in any sub forum of a phone I ever owned.[emoji6]

om22 said:
This is complete bull****. Internal wipe will NEVER destroy anything it just wipes the whole /data/ instead of leaving /data/media. If you want your usb storage / internal sdcard / whatever you call it to be erased that's the one to choose. For a complete clean install:
1. BACKUP EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT EVER NEED AGAIN.
2. Grab ROM and GAPPS and put it on internal storage
3. Boot recovery and wipe DATA, SYSTEM, CACHE (dalvik is not needed because it's located on /data)
3. Flash ROM and GAPPS
4. Wipe internal storage
5. Stop talking about things you don't know correctly
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Thank you

Gapps install

I have downloaded Gapps pico. When I try to install error: Not enough space in System partition. Any remedy other than deleting apps?
John

technodino said:
I have downloaded Gapps pico. When I try to install error: Not enough space in System partition. Any remedy other than deleting apps?
John
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Are you doing a full TWRP wipe before flashing the ZIPs?
Start Page TWRP> [WIPE]> [FORMAT DATA]> type YES press Blue CHECK in bottom right. - NP

No. I will format data & see what happens.
Thanks
John

I formatted Data and then changed to f2fs format. I received the same error: Insufficient storage space in System partition. I used TWRP 2.8.6.0. to format and to try to flash.
When I format Data should all my Apps get removed? All my apps are still present after format and changing to f2fs.
Anyway still stumped and would appreciate any help.
Thanks
John

technodino said:
I formatted Data and then changed to f2fs format. I received the same error: Insufficient storage space in System partition. I used TWRP 2.8.6.0. to format and to try to flash.
When I format Data should all my Apps get removed? All my apps are still present after format and changing to f2fs.
Anyway still stumped and would appreciate any help.
Thanks
John
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Update the TWRP to 2.8.7.4 found here;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24352994023705510
And yes all you apps should be gone you might also try a factory reset before you format data, circled int the pic. - NP

Thanks for your help.
All is working. Reflashed TWRP (latest 3.2 version and the TWRP app). Factory wipe, formatted data and then changed to f2fs format (all with TWRP). Installed KitKass 7.2.1 and gapps pico. Configured network and browser. Setup app did not work; kept shutting down so I installed system from my nandroid.
:highfive:
John
Nektopoli said:
Update the TWRP to 2.8.7.4 found here;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24352994023705510
And yes all you apps should be gone you might also try a factory reset before you format data, circled int the pic. - NP
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