Hello everyone
I just wanted to ask everyone a quick questions before proceeding, as I want to make sure I'm doing this correctly. I currently have a TF300T with Cromi-x 5.4 installed. I want to "wipe" the pad, essentially back to what I would call "fresh", basically, where absolutely no data of any kind is left (apps are gone, data is gone, config files are gone). I did this with my non-rooted Samsung Note 2 and it is running GREAT now (noticeably quicker), so I want to try with my TF300 which is often VERY sluggish.
What I wanted to check with the community is that if I do a Factory Reset from TWRP, it will wipe everything, but NOT - TWRP and my Cromi-x ROM, correct. I don't want the tablet completely wiped of everything (meaning it has nothing at all on it).
I think I"m being paranoid, as what I've read makes me believe that the Factory Reset wouldn't wipe TWRP and my ROM but just all data, meaning I have to start from scratch which is fine.
Thanks very much!
ACaton said:
Hello everyone
I just wanted to ask everyone a quick questions before proceeding, as I want to make sure I'm doing this correctly. I currently have a TF300T with Cromi-x 5.4 installed. I want to "wipe" the pad, essentially back to what I would call "fresh", basically, where absolutely no data of any kind is left (apps are gone, data is gone, config files are gone). I did this with my non-rooted Samsung Note 2 and it is running GREAT now (noticeably quicker), so I want to try with my TF300 which is often VERY sluggish.
What I wanted to check with the community is that if I do a Factory Reset from TWRP, it will wipe everything, but NOT - TWRP and my Cromi-x ROM, correct. I don't want the tablet completely wiped of everything (meaning it has nothing at all on it).
I think I"m being paranoid, as what I've read makes me believe that the Factory Reset wouldn't wipe TWRP and my ROM but just all data, meaning I have to start from scratch which is fine.
Thanks very much!
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Well if you would like to wipe it all then do a full wipe from TWRP then push or sideload or MTP the rom zip back on the tablet and flash it for a nice clean install...
Let me know you need any help along the way..
Thx Josh
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I have a second xoom, rooted and rom'd, that I am selling on eBay. I'd like to wipe the little bit of personal data on it. How do I do that properly w/o loosing the rom I have. I think I need to use cwm?
Also, if the buyer wants the stock hc rom (its a 3g version), how would I do that properly?
Sorry, I forgot the title ...
rosystreasures said:
I have a second xoom, rooted and rom'd, that I am selling on eBay. I'd like to wipe the little bit of personal data on it. How do I do that properly w/o loosing the rom I have. I think I need to use cwm?
Also, if the buyer wants the stock hc rom (its a 3g version), how would I do that properly?
Sorry, I forgot the title ...
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here is a guide on how to return to stock - just make sure you download the correct files for your device
http://goo.gl/kCCUY
hope this helps
How would I wipe my data off the xoomm and leave EOS rom on?
rosystreasures said:
How would I wipe my data off the xoomm and leave EOS rom on?
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Just do a wipe data/factory reset from the recovery menu. Rom /root should not be affected.
weird, that didn't seem to work. My Google acct is still there along with the few apps I d/l....
I did the factory reset from the recovery menu...3 times.
What about settings > backup and reset > factory data restore.....?
So, I tried cwm recovery again, the pic is what the xoom told me....how to proceed???
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Ok, so I did the proceedure for unlocking the bootloader and that seems to have done the trick.
Looking to sell my 7.7 to a mate. It's currently running CM9. Not bothered with CM10 for now as, for my usage, everything works perfectly in 9.
I'd like to leave CM9 on there for my mate (his preference), but I'm unsure what (preferably simplest) process I need to follow to reset it to something approximating factory settings, but with a fresh CM9 installed on it. Suggestions? I'm not the savviest when it comes to custom roms & android, but I've always been fine following step by step guides etc.
This question may have a trivially easy answer like "go to settings-reset" or something, but the reason I ask is related to whether there'll be any issues related to the kernel bug, and whether restoring it in that manner will just restore cm9 or some stock Samsung build I've forgotten about. Not been paying much attention since getting cm9 on it, been completely satisfied.
Reboot into cwm then
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache
Go to advanced>wipe dalvik cache
The tab will be factory reset in CM however anything on your internal sdcard will remain.
To clear internal sdcard you can wipe sdcard in mounts and storage>format sdcard
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Thanks a lot, much appreciated.
I installed TWRP, then rooted 10.4.2.18.
I need to start over as well, between the random app loading, gestures and stop, I think from scratch would be nice.
Can I do a factory data reset?
I have a backup from TWRP but I didn't label it very clearly and I'm not sure what it is.
It's unlocked and rooted - by doing the reset I'm assuming I'll loose it the root - am I correct?.
OK, so I asked what:
1. the wrong forum?
2. The wrong site?
3. Worded it wrong?
4. Too noob?
I could go on. Over a 100 people looked and NO-one can even point me to the right place if it's been answered before, or have an answer!?
RBraverman said:
OK, so I asked what:
1. the wrong forum?
2. The wrong site?
3. Worded it wrong?
4. Too noob?
I could go on. Over a 100 people looked and NO-one can even point me to the right place if it's been answered before, or have an answer!?
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You can try factory data reset from settings app if you like. It is a variable on what you will loose and gain. It is a good place to start. Don't do wipe from the bootloader menu or wipes formats from twrp.
Note: Some wipes and formats can be used in twrp in the case where you will flash a rom after, when flashing stock it seldom helps.
Note: Twrp allows you to choose the name for your backup
You can also flash any of the asus stock firmware but you will have stock recovery (instead of twrp), probably loose root, and all of your apps and data.
My choice for best asus stock firmware is 10.4.2.18. It is not best for everyone but I like it.
Good Luck!
Sorry I didn't notice your post. For everyone else I'm sure they didn't wish to deliver such iffy information.
For future reference, a factory reset will take your ROM back to the point of a fresh install. You will lose all data that has been added since first flashing your ROM. If you were running a custom rooted ROM then you will not lose root. If you go back and flash a non-rooted ROM then you WILL lose root.
If you have data that you need to keep, I recommend using an app like Titanium Backup. Go in and choose to do a batch backup up all your apps. Once you have done a factory reset, you can sign back into Google Play and download Titanium. You can then go in and restore the apps you want. I don't recommend installing all of those apps with their data. Titanium gives you multiple options on how and what you want to restore. Only install the individual app data that you must to have. Usually, I'll restore all of my apps with no data at all. I will then go back in and individually restore the app data that I need.
If changing a ROM, restoring app data for all of your apps can have adverse side effects. That is why I say to only install what you need. Hope this helps. :good:
the best way to start from scratch is do a factory reset then use fastboot to upgrade you're firmware
tobdaryl said:
You can try factory data reset from settings app if you like. It is a variable on what you will loose and gain. It is a good place to start.
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That's what I wanted to know - and do - but I wasn't sure what was replaced when I loaded twrp.
tobdaryl said:
Don't do wipe from the bootloader menu or wipes formats from twrp.
Note: Some wipes and formats can be used in twrp in the case where you will flash a rom after, when flashing stock it seldom helps.
Note: Twrp allows you to choose the name for your backup
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I did label them, I backed it up - I think - right after I installed twrp and rooted it, ( I usually do ) but I'm not 100% sure so I didn't want to try and screw it up.
tobdaryl said:
You can also flash any of the asus stock firmware but you will have stock recovery (instead of twrp), probably loose root, and all of your apps and data.
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I'm generally not too concerned about loosing stuff, as long as I know WHAT I lost, so I can replace.
tobdaryl said:
My choice for best asus stock firmware is 10.4.2.18. It is not best for everyone but I like it.
Good Luck!
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Checked and that's what I'm on and so far happy with it.
I un-installed a ton of apps, while I was waiting for an answer, and the thing doesn't seem possessed any more, so I'm adding them back in one at a time giving each 2-3 days.
tobdaryl said:
Sorry I didn't notice your post. For everyone else I'm sure they didn't wish to deliver such iffy information.
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ABSOLUTELY no reason for an appology. I'd done a search and not come up with anything I could use, and couldn't believe no-one had done this before.
Everything sounds good.
I need to give you one piece of info.
The only thing flashing twrp replaces is stock recovery. Everything else remains the same.
Good Luck!
tobdaryl said:
Everything sounds good.
I need to give you one piece of info.
The only thing flashing twrp replaces is stock recovery. Everything else remains the same.
Good Luck!
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BUT when you do a data backup and reset, doesn't the system draw FROM the "stock" recovery?
RBraverman said:
BUT when you do a data backup and reset, doesn't the system draw FROM the "stock" recovery?
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If you are talking about backup with twrp, by default system, emmc, and data are backed up.
Reset erases user apps and data; all basic data would need to be entered as if you had just purchased the unit.
tobdaryl said:
If you are talking about backup with twrp, by default system, emmc, and data are backed up.
Reset erases user apps and data; all basic data would need to be entered as if you had just purchased the unit.
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OH! I was under the impression that it read an image from to the boot parition/recovery partition and wrote that. NOW I get it.
THANK you.
Last question - If I do this (installed es file manager last night and the bloody thing wild), is root.signed.zip still good for rooting this? It's unlocked and 10.4.2.18.
RBraverman said:
OH! I was under the impression that it read an image from to the boot parition/recovery partition and wrote that. NOW I get it.
THANK you.
Last question - If I do this (installed es file manager last night and the bloody thing wild), is root.signed.zip still good for rooting this? It's unlocked and 10.4.2.18.
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I use es file manager for working with both sdcards. I have used it since I received this tablet and find it very useful. Maybe uninstall and reinstall. For a root browser I use rom toolbox pro.
I have not used root.signed.zip but downloading and looking at the installation I don't find a problem. I'd say try it.
wetbiker7 said:
For future reference, a factory reset will take your ROM back to the point of a fresh install. You will lose all data that has been added since first flashing your ROM. If you were running a custom rooted ROM then you will not lose root. If you go back and flash a non-rooted ROM then you WILL lose root.
If you have data that you need to keep, I recommend using an app like Titanium Backup. Go in and choose to do a batch backup up all your apps. Once you have done a factory reset, you can sign back into Google Play and download Titanium. You can then go in and restore the apps you want. I don't recommend installing all of those apps with their data. Titanium gives you multiple options on how and what you want to restore. Only install the individual app data that you must to have. Usually, I'll restore all of my apps with no data at all. I will then go back in and individually restore the app data that I need.
If changing a ROM, restoring app data for all of your apps can have adverse side effects. That is why I say to only install what you need. Hope this helps. :good:
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Just saw your post - don't know where I went ...
I do not have a custom ROM, so what you are saying is no matter how I start over, I'm going to have to re-install TWRP, re-root it and ad apps - correct? It seems to me that settings|backup and reset, I'll leave TWRP intact just reset.
OK, I'm somewhat screwed I think - if anyone's out there (sorry pretty frustrated), I cleaned the D-Cache and the cahe, better but not good. Then a settings|reset and the from within the OS and the same problem does what it wants when it wants, opens programs (usually google voice), pops up the window to set wallpaper, freezes etc. Then I restored a backup from early January from WITHIN TWRP, and cleaned the caches - same. Restored another and cleaned same. I have cleaned the system, as I cannot see/figure out which clean rom custom I can use on this, as I think that might be my only hope. Other than tossing in the junk pile as it's unusable like this.
Whatever is going on is IN the system, which leads me to a custom rom as my only possible salvation - (think I just said that, hum).
Any ideas?
Im running hyperdrive rls12, and i dont have enough posts to put this in the appropriate section, however i need to know if i can avoid a full factory reset when flashing rls13, since it is the same rom and all. any help would be appreciated!
katrais said:
Im running hyperdrive rls12, and i dont have enough posts to put this in the appropriate section, however i need to know if i can avoid a full factory reset when flashing rls13, since it is the same rom and all. any help would be appreciated!
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As with most roms, it's ALWAYS a good idea to do a factory reset & wipe caches before installing. In fact, the dev recommends doing it 3x to ensure proper installation and minimal problems. I always wipe everything before installing a new release, but that's just me. You can use apps like "Titanium Backup" to backup your apps before you wipe if you don't wanna re-download everything. Btw, rls13 is AMAZING!
daniverse said:
As with most roms, it's ALWAYS a good idea to do a factory reset & wipe caches before installing. In fact, the dev recommends doing it 3x to ensure proper installation and minimal problems. I always wipe everything before installing a new release, but that's just me. You can use apps like "Titanium Backup" to backup your apps before you wipe if you don't wanna re-download everything. Btw, rls13 is AMAZING!
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i dont understand the difference from rls 12 in the changelog
Had a bit of trouble trying to do this last night, which resulted in a few hours lost sleep. I went formatting everything in CWM and realized after the fact, I also formatted the internal SD card. Luckily ADB worked in transferring the zip (learn something new every day).
Anyway, after all said and done, all my apps were still on the phone. This is after formatting and new ROM...
How can I truly start from scratch to make sure this new ROM is 100% fresh and free of any unnecessary apps from previous ROMs?
Also, what would be the best current radio and link to said radio?
TIA
EDIT: I had just realized the issue with Factory Reset/Wipe Data. This one I had forgot to mention as I could never use it as all options said no and the menu was not scrollable. Just decided to try and use the volume buttons and sure enough there was more to scoll to.
That said, would the following be a proper procedure to follow;
Wipe Data/Factory reset
Wipe Cache
Format: System, Data, Cache, Boot
Wipe: Dalvik then Fix Permissions
Install order: Rom first, Gapps second, Kernel last
Reboot
???
nimrod.sixty9 said:
Had a bit of trouble trying to do this last night, which resulted in a few hours lost sleep. I went formatting everything in CWM and realized after the fact, I also formatted the internal SD card. Luckily ADB worked in transferring the zip (learn something new every day).
Anyway, after all said and done, all my apps were still on the phone. This is after formatting and new ROM...
How can I truly start from scratch to make sure this new ROM is 100% fresh and free of any unnecessary apps from previous ROMs?
Also, what would be the best current radio and link to said radio?
TIA
EDIT: I had just realized the issue with Factory Reset/Wipe Data. This one I had forgot to mention as I could never use it as all options said no and the menu was not scrollable. Just decided to try and use the volume buttons and sure enough there was more to scoll to.
That said, would the following be a proper procedure to follow;
Wipe Data/Factory reset
Wipe Cache
Format: System, Data, Cache, Boot
Wipe: Dalvik then Fix Permissions
Install order: Rom first, Gapps second, Kernel last
Reboot
???
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The method I follow is
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset (this takes away all your downloaded apps?
2. Wipe system/cache/dalvik (this wipes everything else)
3. Flash ROM, Gapps, Kernel
The thing with android is, even if there are some files left over from the previous ROM, they'll get overwritten with the ones from my new ROM, taking them away regardless. The reason you wipe everything to make sure there aren't any files that won't get overwritten. So basically, wipe everything and flash, and you'll have a fresh new ROM also you don't need to fix permissions after you wipe everything because they'll be no permissions to fix! Lol
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beneath-a-burning-turtle said:
The method I follow is
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset (this takes away all your downloaded apps?
2. Wipe system/cache/dalvik (this wipes everything else)
3. Flash ROM, Gapps, Kernel
The thing with android is, even if there are some files left over from the previous ROM, they'll get overwritten with the ones from my new ROM, taking them away regardless. The reason you wipe everything to make sure there aren't any files that won't get overwritten. So basically, wipe everything and flash, and you'll have a fresh new ROM also you don't need to fix permissions after you wipe everything because they'll be no permissions to fix! Lol
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Thank you, good sir! Now running nice and clean!
Still need that newest radio if ya know it.
nimrod.sixty9 said:
Thank you, good sir! Now running nice and clean!
Still need that newest radio if ya know it.
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I don't know it offhand but its probably somewhere on the development forums. I just noticed I said "my new rom" in my original post, I meant "the new rom" just in case you were a little confused (probably not but that would've annoyed me if I didn't address it)
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beneath-a-burning-turtle said:
I don't know it offhand but its probably somewhere on the development forums. I just noticed I said "my new rom" in my original post, I meant "the new rom" just in case you were a little confused (probably not but that would've annoyed me if I didn't address it)
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Newest radio I can find is from last year. Maybe that the newest. I know for certain signal and data is a million times better. However, I still have no 4g
And Im having an issue I ned to report about the ROM but XDA wont let me post... :crying: