I'll be selling my phone in the next few days. My question is being that its s off, boot loader unlocked and rooted what is the best way for me to make sure none of my personal data is kept on the phone? I'm not going to return it back to stock because the buyer wants it in its current state. Thanks for any replies..
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I would wipe the sd and if you haven't already reflash whatever rom u are running. That should do it.
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phonegeekjr said:
I would wipe the sd and if you haven't already reflash whatever rom u are running. That should do it.
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What is the best way to wipe the SD? Can I do that in twrp?
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In the wipe section you should see sd card. Reflash your rom after u wipe sd
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What is the best way to wipe the SD? Can I do that in twrp?
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Yes, do a full wipe in TWRP. After that you can mount the SD card, move a Rom over and flash the Rom (follow the directions for the Rom you choose.) Do NOT do a wipe from the bootloader. It will corrupt your memory.
As well as wiping your own data you should really return the stock to completely stock instead of just reflashing the ROM. Never sell a modified phone unless it's specifically requested that way.
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phonegeekjr said:
In the wipe section you should see sd card. Reflash your rom after u wipe sd
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To be clear, the option to wipe the SD in TWRP just formats the "virtual SD" (user accessible) partition. You should definitely also wipe Data (factory reset) as that is where most of your personal info is stored. For that matter, wipe everything in the Advanced Wipe options of TWRP, to be safe. I think that is what Madcat8686 meant above when he said "full wipe", but he wasn't explicit, either.
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I tried to install the kexec recovery and my phone is rebooting the whole time. It says installation aborted. What do I do?
Was able to flash the back to stock zip. Am I supposed to flash a rom first before I flash the kexec kernel?
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I tried to install the kexec recovery and my phone is rebooting the whole time. It says installation aborted. What do I do?
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How did u try to install the kexec recovery easiest way if your are rooted is download ez recovery from play store. Choose version 6 not not touch or twrp and flash recovery then reboot recovery u will then have successfully booted into a kexec recovery
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So all I do is start ez recovery then cwm 6.x then reboot? Then I can flash a rom?
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So all I do is start ez recovery then cwm 6.x then reboot? Then I can flash a rom?
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Okay. When you back up the stock where is it usually placed? I remember it was in clockwork on my dx
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kench33 said:
Okay. When you back up the stock where is it usually placed? I remember it was in clockwork on my dx
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should be in clockworkmod/backup on either the internal storage or external sdcard depending on how you have it set up. The latter requires the card being formatted as FAT32 atm though.
Is there anyway I can switch it to external sd? It saved to my internal. Or will it save to external if I change it to fat32?
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kench33 said:
Is there anyway I can switch it to external sd? It saved to my internal. Or will it save to external if I change it to fat32?
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There should be a backup to external sdcard option in recovery that will work once the card is reformatted.
Sorry don't mean to be annoying, but if my card is fat32 it would have automatically saved there?
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Sorry don't mean to be annoying, but if my card is fat32 it would have automatically saved there?
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Not that I'm aware of. When you go into backup and recover in cwm there are multiple options. The standard backup or restore options go to internal. The ones labeled external go to the removable sdcard
And if it's not fat32 will it tell me it won't work?
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kench33 said:
And if it's not fat32 will it tell me it won't work?
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Forgot the exact error but the first and second options for backup and restore are the only ones that work if it's exFAT.
Okay, also if I do backup from internal will that wipe everything on there if I wipe data? Kind of a stupid question but just want to make sure.
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Okay, also if I do backup from internal will that wipe everything on there if I wipe data? Kind of a stupid question but just want to make sure.
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Part of the internal storage is labeled as sdcard and protected from the data wipe in cwm. Otherwise you'd be sol'd if you wiped data and then wanted to flash something. :laugh:
Haha yeah just wanted to make sure. Thanks a lot for answering my questions!
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I tried to install the kexec recovery and my phone is rebooting the whole time. It says installation aborted. What do I do?
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Use ez recovery for gs3. It makes things really simple. Make sure to get cwm 6.1.0 for k exec or else you will not be able to boot. And all ways back up your current ROM for safe flashing
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Flashing Odin back to stock keeps failing
I got stuck in a bootloop and have been trying to flash back to the factory image from samsung-updates.com and it keeps failing. Im trying to find a different stock image to see if a different file will work. Any help would be appreciated
On the guide vzw gs3 edition there one step 3 go to the RootzWiki link and there is a revert back to stock image.
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I'm thinking of selling my phone and want to make sure that it's been cleaned of all personal data. My phone is rooted and on CM 10.0
Do I just do the following:
>>Reflash latest clockworkmod recovery, boot into recovery and wipe data + cache + dalvik<<
Is it preferable to sell the phone with the stock ROM? If so how can I do that (assuming it's possible).
Thanks.
I would probably do a full wipe and flash the factory images thru fastboot and lock the bootloader. This will return it to brand new out of the box software.
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I would probably do a full wipe and flash the factory images thru fastboot and lock the bootloader. This will return it to brand new out of the box software.
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This but format SD through the computer first. This will wipe everything and make it "Zip" again.
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jayjay3333 said:
This but format SD through the computer first. This will wipe everything and make it "Zip" again.
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I completely forgot that step, and it is most definitely important.
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The best way would be to flash the factory image, which will return everything stock and new. I have a guide here for it.
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This but format SD through the computer first. This will wipe everything and make it "Zip" again.
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I've been formatting the SD through CWM.
What is the difference between formatting in CWM or a computer? CWM sees to wipe it clean, or am I missing something?
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I've been formatting the SD through CWM.
What is the difference between formatting in CWM or a computer? CWM sees to wipe it clean, or am I missing something?
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Formating through the computer will wipe and defragment it as well. It is a 'true" format than with CWM. CWM just wipes but not like through the computer.
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jayjay3333 said:
Formating through the computer will wipe and defragment it as well. It is a 'true" format than with CWM. CWM just wipes but not like through the computer.
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i gotta question im selling my nexus s 4g rooted i want to keep the root on it but i want to wipe everything from it...should i just go into cwm and wipe factory reset and all that happy stuff? will this wipe everything?
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i gotta question im selling my nexus s 4g rooted i want to keep the root on it but i want to wipe everything from it...should i just go into cwm and wipe factory reset and all that happy stuff? will this wipe everything?
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I would format SD card through the computer than flash factory image from Google than root again by fastboot flash CWM and flash SU. This will ensure all is wiped and it will amaze the new user how fast it is. :thumbup:
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The best way would be to flash the factory image, which will return everything stock and new. I have a guide here for it.
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does that guide you have the the nexus s 4g as well?
I was flashing over clean rom from my old paranoid android and I was stupid and formated my sd card from the fastboot screen on the phone. I read on XDA that the thing to do is mount, format on computer, place rom on sdcard and install.
The rom is currently on my sd card after I formatted from computer. I am in TWRP and was under install and found the rom zip but it tells me "This operation may install incompatible software and render your device unuseable"
I stopped to ask before I make an expensive paperweight. How do I proceed?
I've never seen twrp say that... I wiped my SD card back in the day and can't remember anything like that. Are you on 1.14 Hboot? Maybe you need to adb boot.IMG first? As long as your sure its Evita ROM should be ok
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The rom is currently on my sd card after I formatted from computer. I am in TWRP and was under install and found the rom zip but it tells me "This operation may install incompatible software and render your device unuseable"
I stopped to ask before I make an expensive paperweight. How do I proceed?
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This is normal. In the last 3 days I've flashed Roms back and forth and twrp WILL list this but only as a warning. It's perfectly fine. It's like a condition to cover everyone's butt except yours, since you (the owner) have taken the opportunity to change software on your phone.
If you've gotten to that screen that means you got the Rom on your sd card. Don't forget to wipe all data and a reset ALL inside of twrp. Flash away!
Jon
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ToxicWaste said:
This is normal. In the last 3 days I've flashed Roms back and forth and twrp WILL list this but only as a warning. It's perfectly fine. It's like a condition to cover everyone's butt except yours, since you (the owner) have taken the opportunity to change software on your phone.
If you've gotten to that screen that means you got the Rom on your sd card. Don't forget to wipe all data and a reset ALL inside of twrp. Flash away!
Jon
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So I should install and then wipe cache, factory, system... etc ? Everything wiped?
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So I should install and then wipe cache, factory, system... etc ? Everything wiped?
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Reverse the order you typed in your last post. Some Roms give that option before its flashed. However, just do it yourself. Clear cache, dalvick cache, wipe system and then factory reset ALL INSIDE twrp. Don't factory reset outside of twrp.
THEN install Rom from twrp. Notice the warning you mentioned and simply follow the install directions.
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Good lord this is terrifying. haha so I installed it and now its bootlooping. I wiped in that order and everything.
NVM. Got it!! My heart stopped lol. Thanks guys.
I'm trying to wipe my One X, but it is refusing to do so, all my stuff stays there and the phone is extremely sluggish.
What am I doing wrong?
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I'm trying to wipe my One X, but it is refusing to do so, all my stuff stays there and the phone is extremely sluggish.
What am I doing wrong?
I'm wiping from CWM 6.0.3.1
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Download TWRP 2.3.3.1
Fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.zip
Fastboot erase cache
Fasboot reboot bootloader
Go to recovery, then wipe.
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Download TWRP 2.3.3.1
Fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.zip
Fastboot erase cache
Fasboot reboot bootloader
Go to recovery, then wipe.
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Didn't work.
Didn't wipe?
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Didn't wipe?
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Nope.
Is there an error or does it complete successfully?
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Nope.
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What are you wiping? Just cache? just dalvik cache? Make sure you have a spare rom on your pc and then wipe everything. Cache,Dalvik cache, sytem, factory reset,and sdcard. Guaranteed all your stuff will be gone. Including your rom. Youll have to mount your sdcard afterwards and copy a rom to the sd and flash it afterwards.
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What are you wiping? Just cache? just dalvik cache? Make sure you have a spare rom on your pc and then wipe everything. Cache,Dalvik cache, sytem, factory reset,and sdcard. Guaranteed all your stuff will be gone. Including your rom. Youll have to mount your sdcard afterwards and copy a rom to the sd and flash it afterwards.
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Wiping sdcard returns an error, but everything else "works" but doesn't do anything.
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Wiping sdcard returns an error, but everything else "works" but doesn't do anything.
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I'm at a loss sorry. If you didn't check the md5, that would be a good start, just to ensure it was a good download. Also, hopefully it was twrp 2.3.3.1 or earlier as higher versions have wiping issues.
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I'm voting operator error
If your on twrp 2.3.3.1 mount storage and format sd on a pc... Copy Rom to sd and flash away. With all your stuff gone
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I'm voting operator error
If your on twrp 2.3.3.1 mount storage and format sd on a pc... Copy Rom to sd and flash away. With all your stuff gone
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What is the best way to wipe it? Fastboot?
What can't I delete, if I have to do it manually?
And how do I mount storage from recovery, can you give me a detailed process? I've never had a problem like this.
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What is the best way to wipe it? Fastboot?
What can't I delete, if I have to do it manually?
And how do I mount storage from recovery, can you give me a detailed process? I've never had a problem like this.
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The tab that says mount... And it won't make a difference if u delete one thing at a time or format it. If you can't find mount in recovery stop screwing with the phone. You haven't read enough. I don't mind helping but.... Do try and help yourself before asking. These phones can be tricky, spend a few hours getting a grasp then I'll bet you could handle it on your own
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Hey folks, here's a really nooby question for you. I apologise in advance, this is my first android phone, and I'm a little confused and paranoid about updating my ROM with a new version of android.
I want to get Paranoid Android on 4.4.3 on my phone, I'm currently using Slimkat on 4.4.2. How would I go about installing PA on 4.4.3 on my phone? Is it as simple as a quick flash of the PA ROM, or is it more difficult then that?
What I'm trying to ask is, how would I go about installing Paranoid Android that is built for KitKat 4.4.3 on my phone which is currently running SlimKat built for KitKat 4.4.2.
Thank you in advance for all answers
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Just wipe and flash. After a backup of course.
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Just wipe and flash. After a backup of course.
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Really? Thought it would be harder then that. Cheers, can anyone confirm?
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Wipe everything (cache, dalvic, data), format /system and then flash the PA.zip followed by the gapps.
Yes sir.
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vin4yak said:
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Wipe everything (cache, dalvic, data), format /system and then flash the PA.zip followed by the gapps.
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Not too keen on wiping data. Any better way then that? Cheers.
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Would it work if I flashed the PA 4.4.2 version on my phone, then used the built in PA OTA thing to get the 4.4.3 update for me? I don't know. Just an idea
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Not too keen on wiping data. Any better way then that? Cheers.
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Backup your apps with app like Rom toolbox or titanium backup and wipe data. If you don't, there will most certainly be errors and crashes all over the rom.
And don't confuse data with internal storage. You can keep your storage, but it is also recommended to format it when switching roms.
So yeah...backup, throw on PC, flash. It's the most safe and fast way, otherwise you may be wasting time flashing again and again while cleaning of any mistakes.
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Backup your apps with app like Rom toolbox or titanium backup and wipe data. If you don't, there will most certainly be errors and crashes all over the rom.
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Thinking about it now it sounds a little better. Use TiBu to backup my apps and make a backup of my internal storage on my computer to drag and drop back later. This wouldn't break root or re-lock bootloader will it?
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Not too keen on wiping data. Any better way then that? Cheers.
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Factoring reset/data reset from a custom recovery won't touch /sdcard. All your personal files will be fine.
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Would it work if I flashed the PA 4.4.2 version on my phone, then used the built in PA OTA thing to get the 4.4.3 update for me? I don't know. Just an idea
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Why do you want to lengthen the process?? Wipe, format system, flash PA, gapps. Done!
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Thinking about it now it sounds a little better. Use TiBu to backup my apps and make a backup of my internal storage on my computer to drag and drop back later. This wouldn't break root or re-lock bootloader will it?
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No, when done flashing the rom, if the rom comes rooted, I recommend installing SuperSU from the play store. It is a standart root app and pretty good one too. Otherwise, it won't affect neither your root or bootloader.
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ProVickers said:
Thinking about it now it sounds a little better. Use TiBu to backup my apps and make a backup of my internal storage on my computer to drag and drop back later. This wouldn't break root or re-lock bootloader will it?
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No Sir, it won't!
Edit: Ugh.. Getting ninja'd a lot of times recently
vin4yak said:
Factoring reset/data reset from a custom recovery won't touch /sdcard. All your personal files will be fine.
Why do you want to lengthen the process?? Wipe, format system, flash PA, gapps. Done!
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oh, really? Awesome! What do you mean by format system? I've never came across this. Cheers
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oh, really? Awesome! What do you mean by format system? I've never came across this. Cheers
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Boot into recovery > Wipe > Format system. The path should be something like this. It wipes EVERYTHING, including internal storage. So backup!
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oh, really? Awesome! What do you mean by format system? I've never came across this. Cheers
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If you're using Philz, Go to mounts and storage and format system from there. It won't wipe your sdcard.
Dawnut said:
Boot into recovery > Wipe > Format system. The path should be something like this. It wipes EVERYTHING, including internal storage. So backup!
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Formatting /system doesn't wipe internal storage. It just formats the /system partition.
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Formatting /system doesn't wipe internal storage. It just formats the /system partition.
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Um, sorry about that, got a little carried away [emoji28] Thanks for noticing.
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Um, sorry about that, got a little carried away [emoji28] Thanks for noticing.
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Hah, happens! I see everybody's loving the new SwiftKey app! ?
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Hah, happens! I see everybody's loving the new SwiftKey app! ?
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I am using the integrated swype thing in the AOSP keyboard, but guess it's the same
The PA zip will actually format /system before it install the new ROM over your system. I'm old school and still format system manually through recovery but if you don't know where that is in the recovery version I wouldn't sweat it. If you have problems after boot you may need to go in and figure out how to do it yourself but like I said most ROMs on the forum format /system before installing new system.
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Beamer9408 said:
The PA zip will actually format /system before it install the new ROM over your system. I'm old school and still format system manually through recovery but if you don't know where that is in the recovery version I wouldn't sweat it. If you have problems after boot you may need to go in and figure out how to do it yourself but like I said most ROMs on the forum format /system before installing new system.
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Yes it formats system but if there is anything in addon.d directory it will bring over some undesirables at times. Best to manually wipe system to keep it clean.
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