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[Q] Full wipe with dalvik cache etc. on Stock Rom

Hi,
if the upgrade to ICS is available i want to do a full wipe with factory reset before.
How is the best way and in which order is best to do a full system cleansing with stock rom 2.3.6 installed.
First deletion of SD Card an than over the recovery menu resetting the rest?
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I'm no expert but why would you delete the sdcard?
Root, install CWM recovery via rom manager. Select if you have 4g or not.
load rom onto root of the sdcard
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Flash rom
If you want to install a custom kernel instead of the one that comes with your rom of choice
After you flash the rom
Go back and rewipe dalvik
Then flash kernel
Reboot and enjoy
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sookieball said:
I'm no expert but why would you delete the sdcard?
Root, install CWM recovery via rom manager. Select if you have 4g or not.
load rom onto root of the sdcard
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Flash rom
If you want to install a custom kernel instead of the one that comes with your rom of choice
After you flash the rom
Go back and rewipe dalvik
Then flash kernel
Reboot and enjoy
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There's no point in wiping the dalvik twice, and instead of wiping the dalvik in CWM I'd use dalvik-wiper.zip by Morfic. Flashable zip, and it actually wipes the dalvik.
The rest is all good to the best of my knowledge.

Full wipe with GB stock rom before upgrade to ICS
Hi,
@polobunny
on the SD memory are two folders named .android_secure and Android where Android specific things are stored in. I have read that for a new and clean system build up would be good to delete this folders before.
@sookieball
I have only the normal stock rom 2.3.6 with stock recovery (no CWM) and want to stay there.
So then I think the best way is to go over the menu and do a reset to the factory settings. Delete the to folders on the SD memory manually and afterwards I will go into the recovery menu and delete the dalvik cache and then apply the ICS update.
Why i want to to this? I have at the moment a lot of useless Apps installed and i want to refresh all and start with a clean system with upgrading to ICS. Thats all.

Wherever you read that you should stop reading there.

[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..

Clean Installation of a new rom

Hi Guys, I wanted to know the steps for installing a custom rom via TWRP Recovery in a 100% clean way , I don't want any residue of old rom .
What's the best way to have a custom rom installed in the cleanest way ? (No old files no nothing)
I installed the rom cm11 doing this :
1 factory reset, 2 cache, 3 dalvik cache, 4 system ,5 data, 6 flash install rom and gapps , 7 before rebooting wipe cache and dalvik.

Well 1 does 2, 3 and 5 anyway.
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just wipe data and flash your rom(and gapps). flashing a rom automatically wipes your cache and dalvik, so it does not need to get done again.

It's worth noting some roms updater-scripts will backup some elements in system and restore them during the flash (example slimkat) so a format of system may need to be done in some circumstances
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rootSU said:
It's worth noting some roms updater-scripts will backup some elements in system and restore them during the flash (example slimkat) so a format of system may need to be done in some circumstances
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I installed Cm 11 Snapshot m6 in this way : 1 factory reset- 2 cache- 3 dalvik cache- 4 system -5 data, 6 flash install rom and gapps -7wipe cache e dalvik and reboot. I installed cyanogemod 11 from stock I did in the right way?

fra6220 said:
I installed Cm 11 Snapshot m6 in this way : 1 factory reset- 2 cache- 3 dalvik cache- 4 system -5 data, 6 flash install rom and gapps -7wipe cache e dalvik and reboot. I installed cyanogemod 11 from stock I did in the right way?
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Here:
1) Factory reset / wipe data
2) Format System
3) Flash ROM
If you are staying with same ROM dev, skip step 2.

rootSU said:
Here:
1) Factory reset / wipe data
2) Format System
3) Flash ROM
If you are staying with same ROM dev, skip step 2.
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Thanks for your help, sorry for disturbying I wanted to know are this folder essentials or can they be deleted?
Thanks

Personally, when I move to a new ROM I wipe everything. In TWRP under Wipe, I chose advanced and check everything. After, go back to the wipe menu and select the option on the right to format data. It will require you to type "yes" in the box. When it finishes, I reboot recovery, and use ADB Sideload to install my ROM of choice.
A few warnings, this wipes all data, so make sure anything you wish to save has been backed up. Also, make sure ADB is installed and working correctly as it will be your only way to get a custom ROM transferred to your phone.
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serty4011 said:
Personally, when I move to a new ROM I wipe everything. In TWRP under Wipe, I chose advanced and check everything. After, go back to the wipe menu and select the option on the right to format data. It will require you to type "yes" in the box. When it finishes, I reboot recovery, and use ADB Sideload to install my ROM of choice.
A few warnings, this wipes all data, so make sure anything you wish to save has been backed up. Also, make sure ADB is installed and working correctly as it will be your only way to get a custom ROM transferred to your phone.
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That's a little over kill. I've never had a problem just using twrp's default swipe to wipe. You also must not use tibu and restore all your apps from Google
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Yeah, no need to wipe internal SD.....at all.
Adb us unnecessary as well.
Download ROM on phone, flash from internal SD.

rootSU said:
Here:
1) Factory reset / wipe data
2) Format System
3) Flash ROM
If you are staying with same ROM dev, skip step 2.
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This.
+1
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kj2112 said:
Yeah, no need to wipe internal SD.....at all.
Adb us unnecessary as well.
Download ROM on phone, flash from internal SD.
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It's overkill for sure.. It's an ocd thing.
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[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!

Galaxy Tab 2(GTP3110) Not rebooting after flashing new rom(OMNI 4.4.4)

hi there
After flashing not rebooting ,stuck at this image
plz help...
thanks

Reboot back to recovery and wipe data,system,cache and dalvik cache.
Then install your omni and flash 4.4.x gapps.
Hope it helps
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crewpuk13th said:
Reboot back to recovery and wipe data,system,cache and dalvik cache.
Then install your omni and flash 4.4.x gapps.
Hope it helps
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hi there..
i tried that...but there is no change , still stuck at omni logo.....
thanks

Can you tell me what did you do ?
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crewpuk13th said:
Can you tell me what did you do ?
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hi there
did d normal installation of new rom
-wipe data n factory
- wipe dalvik
- flashed new rom
-flash gapps
-reboot
i am not sure whether i deleted EFS folder, when i flashed again there is a error message
showing UNABLE TO MOUNT EFS
thanks...cheers

SHELDON COOPR said:
hi there
did d normal installation of new rom
-wipe data n factory
- wipe dalvik
- flashed new rom
-flash gapps
-reboot
i am not sure whether i deleted EFS folder, when i flashed again there is a error message
showing UNABLE TO MOUNT EFS
thanks...cheers
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@SHELDON COOPR This might work.
1. Install latest Android-Andi TWRP recovery.
2. Check the md5 of the ROM and Gapps and copy them to your tablet (if you have a microSD card put them on that instead and insert it into your tablet.
3. Boot into TWRP and make a backup.
4. Click Wipe > Advanced wipe. Select system, data, cache, dalvik. If the ROM and backup are on your external SD card then wipe internal SD also.)
5. Flash ROM.zip and gapps.zip and any other addons.
6. Click "Wipe Cache/Dalvik."
7. After the wipe is completed, click "Back" then "Reboot."
8. Once the ROM reboots to the setup screen, let it sit for 5 minutes and then reboot back into recovery.
9. Click Wipe > Advanced Wipe
10. Select Dalvik Cache and Cache.
11. Click "Home" at the top of the screen and then click Reboot > System.
12. The ROM will go into "Android is Upgrading. Optimizing Apps"
13. Go through setup like normal and enjoy the ROM.
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jrc2 said:
@SHELDON COOPR This might work.
1. Install latest Android-Andi TWRP recovery.
2. Check the md5 of the ROM and Gapps and copy them to your tablet (if you have a microSD card put them on that instead and insert it into your tablet.
3. Boot into TWRP and make a backup.
4. Click Wipe > Advanced wipe. Select system, data, cache, dalvik. If the ROM and backup are on your external SD card then wipe internal SD also.)
5. Flash ROM.zip and gapps.zip and any other addons.
6. Click "Wipe Cache/Dalvik."
7. After the wipe is completed, click "Back" then "Reboot."
8. Once the ROM reboots to the setup screen, let it sit for 5 minutes and then reboot back into recovery.
9. Click Wipe > Advanced Wipe
10. Select Dalvik Cache and Cache.
11. Click "Home" at the top of the screen and then click Reboot > System.
12. The ROM will go into "Android is Upgrading. Optimizing Apps"
13. Go through setup like normal and enjoy the ROM.
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hi there
thanks for the reply,but still dint work..
showing error
E: UNABLE TO MOUNT EFS
thanks..

SHELDON COOPR said:
hi there
thanks for the reply,but still dint work..
showing error
E: UNABLE TO MOUNT EFS
thanks..
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Wow, that could be a problem. I found this article that might work. http://www.digitalreborn.com/fix-samsung-galaxy-unable-mount-efs/
One other thing that I thought of was to Odin back to stock, but that might not work if what I said above didn't. So I would recommend looking at the link above.
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---------- Post added at 06:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:57 AM ----------
Ignore what I just said about re-flashing stock with Odin.
efs is a partition on the phone's internal memory that is used to store important information (like the IMEI - the unique serial number of the phone). It's not accessible to a normal user and shouldn't get corrupted under regular use.*
With all of that said, you're apparently having such a problem, but I'm pretty sure that simply rewriting the firmware isn't going to fix this - that partition isn't included in the stock firmware files.
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Quoted from http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s3/377195-what-does-failed-mount-efs-mean.
One thing I make sure I always do is make a backup of EFS before I flash anything. (The latest @Android-Andi TWRP will do this)
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EFS
HI everyone
is there any chance to restore efs to my tablet, which i accidentally deleted while installing new os.....
thanks

You may have installed the wrong rom like P3100 instead of P3110?
Happened to me with my P5113, instead of P5110 , I did P5100.
Was able to go into D/L mode and odin flash correct rom.
Pp.