Hey guys/girls, could anybody please tell me the best way of erasing personal info and "almost" going to factory settings but still retain the erased kill switch?
I'm on stock lollipop OS rooted with TegraOTA.apk deleted, but I have stock recovery, and do not wish to flash lollipop again so what ever is the easiest way without any chance of being stuck in situations requiring reflashing etc.
I noticed a backup and restore options in settings app, so maybe that's where to start?
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factory reset works fine
Awesome thank you, please excuse my ignorance. I'm sure this is really trivial stuff but I don't want that ota kill back.
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If you want to be sure that no old data is accessible, best would be to encrypt the the tablet first and then perform the factory reset.
Of course, always a good idea to verify that the TegraOTA folder/.apk are still gone after the reset.
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Its not really that important tbh, I am personally keeping the tablet so it was just a case of cleaning it up without a firmware update, so a factory reset from recovery is the best way then?
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sorry if this is asked before but can i do a factory reset in the settings if i have root? or would i have to unroot before doing the factory reset. is there a easier method to wipe all data?
I want to know the answer too. If you only did a pure root, what happens when you do a security wipe? Will it retain the root, or will it resets Tf back to factory (unrooted)?
can anyone help us out?
I too would like to know the answer.
My transformer is a bit cluttered and takes ages to boot, so I would like to factory reset.
I have searched for ages on the net, but I can't find a definitive answer.
My transformer did the latest OTA uk.
Any help much appreciated.
guys root is contained in the system partition which is not touched. in factory reset data is touched.
if you use the new root method nachoroot then you may need to reinstall superuser from market.
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pashinator said:
guys root is contained in the system partition which is not touched. in factory reset data is touched.
if you use the new root method nachoroot then you may need to reinstall superuser from market.
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I can tell you that if you boot in to hBoot and do a factory reset you will not lose SU access. I'd done it my self. I made the mistake of trying to do the factory OTA on a device with CWRI. So i just wiped it and reboot like a "new" unit and still had SuperUser.
did you only root your device and keep it completely stock?
Or did you install Clockwork Mod Recovery as well?
My personal opinion is that if you root you should install a custom recovery especially with how easy it is on the transformer. This has many benefits, with few if any bad consequences, i suppose it will require extra steps to go back to stock, but unless you need to send it in to be repaired under warranty theres not much reason to go back to stock(This is my opinion Only)
By installing a custom recovery you gain the ability to do a full backup anexact copy of the system and everything on it if you did that originally you would be able to go back to that point eliinating all the built up garbage. but you also gain the ability to do a full wipe and restore stock or custom firmware from scratch
Again my personal preference is a custom recovery and a custom firmware mine runs at least 10 times faster and more reliable than it was when i first got it. Just in the last 3 days i did a cmplete wipe myself as i was noticing alot of built up stuff and reloaded everything esily and am very satisfied.
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My personal opinion is that if you root you should install a custom recovery especially with how easy it is on the transformer. This has many benefits, with few if any bad consequences, i suppose it will require extra steps to go back to stock, but unless you need to send it in to be repaired under warranty theres not much reason to go back to stock(This is my opinion Only)
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One drawback (on stock rom) is that automatic OTA updates from Asus will fail. But there is an alternative to apply the OTA update.
If your rooted you really should have cwm recovery installed. If you have cwm recovery why not just boot into recovery and do a factory data reset
hi,
Ive currently got prime installed and im selling it. Will a factory reset in the settings be enough?
I dont want my data still leaking about.
Thanks
Rather unroot and flash a factory ROM if possible. But factory reset is eniugh, Be sure you remove everything from your internal storage first
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Hey. Yesterday I purchased a TF101-A1 and rooted it. After I had rooted it with nachoroot, I then tried to install CWM on the device and realiazed that the volume up button wasn't working.
I then tried to unroot it, but the unrooting process required use of that button, so I was not able to do it.
I did a system restore to find that most of my apps were backed up by titanium backup including super user, so I uninstalled all of them to make it look like stock and then did a system restore again.
There are some apps missing that I removed that were originally built onto the device such as Kindle reader and netflix which I had no use for and was not able to get them back.
As of typing this I am in school, and my dad texted me telling me he was going to return it to the store to get a new one because I told him of the problem but didn't expect him to do it today, so I thought I would have more time to attempt unrooting it.
Basically, he's taking it to CompUSA/TigerDirect, and I was wondering what are the chances they will test if it's rooted? The volume button is the only thing that's not working, I'm just worried, that's all.
Thanks in advance.
Um, what about just doing a system data reset? Just in the settings, a full reset.
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Um, what about just doing a system data reset? Just in the settings, a full reset.
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under privacy right? i did that but it kept all the apps and when i typed in su in the terminal it still said i was rooted.
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A data reset only wipe data. It doesn't restore missing apps.
If you have cwm recovery you can follow this to get back to stock.
http://theunlockr.com/2011/11/28/how-to-unroot-and-remove-cwm-recovery-on-asus-transformer/
Vol down can be use in cwm recovery if up is not working.
and if you don't have cwm yet,
Use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19319421
My tablets already going there. Im just wondering what are the chances of them actually testing to see if its rooted.
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Can you afford to take that chance at all? Once they see it's rooted you will probably NEVER get a refund. Use NVFlash if possible. In this economy companies are being very protective of the bottom line.
Well my dad turned it in and without a problem they gave a new one. Im not going to root this one until after the ICS update.
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Cold booting seems to make it worse and a regular reboot only makes it run faster for a little while. Any ideas?
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Cold booting seems to make it worse and a regular reboot only makes it run faster for a little while. Any ideas?
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The best way to deal with issue like this, is backup your stuff, do a factory reset (twice) then reflash the full Asus firmware. If issue resolved then slowly restore or reinstall your download apps.
I agree with solution. My tablet turned into complete molasis after 4.2.1 update.
I then back up my apps+data and factory reset the tablet.
It erased everything that was on the Internal storage and reset the tablet back to fresh brand-new 4.2.1 state.
Things are running much better now.
Wish I had backed up the files I had in the Pictures and Videos folders of Internal Storage that were lost in the reset, but oh well.
If you have a rooted tablet and you do the factory reset will you keep root? (not unlocked or able to get to recovery, just rooted with rootkeeper installed as well).
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If you have a rooted tablet and you do the factory reset will you keep root? (not unlocked or able to get to recovery, just rooted with rootkeeper installed as well).
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Yes it should. However, if you lose root on JB, not a problem anymore. This tool can root your device while on JB http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230763 , remeber to uninstall any left over root before using the tool.
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If you have a rooted tablet and you do the factory reset will you keep root? (not unlocked or able to get to recovery, just rooted with rootkeeper installed as well).
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It is possible if you follow the process properly but you can root 4.2.1, so if OTA root keeper dont work you can still root.
Tylor
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Thanks guys, I am going to update, back up apps, then try this tonight. Appreciate the heads up.
Let me know how it gose mines is been slow for a while now, i might do this as well.
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Let me know how it gose mines is been slow for a while now, i might do this as well.
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The factory reset will help just make sure EVERYTHING is backed up. apps by titanium, and you internal storage to mSD card or to a computer.
Tylor
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Any word on how your Infinity came out after factory reset. Did it turn out to be faster?
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I did the full wipe and everything is running much quicker. I tried to back everything up with the Carbon app to assist with the restore but the app couldn't see the backup after the reset. Doh.
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I'm at 4.2.1 and experienced all the issues that have been document here and elsewhere. I was on the verge of trying to put in a one of the third party ROMs, but decided to give the factory reset a chance. Backed up the data using the Asus app to my microSD and removed it. Did the three time reset recommended and on the third try went through the setup. All my old apps were captured from the Play Store and then I installed the program/data backup on top of that. So far the tablet is now working without the long lags in using Chrome or just typing this reply. One of the games I backed-up was restored to the current game point. I would highly recommend doing the Factory Reset option (recommended is three times) to see if you can recover some of the speed in the tablet. Mine did and given I invested in the keyboard, I was not interested in making the move to say the Samsung Tab Pro and the expense involved.
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I'm at 4.2.1 and experienced all the issues that have been document here and elsewhere. I was on the verge of trying to put in a one of the third party ROMs, but decided to give the factory reset a chance. Backed up the data using the Asus app to my microSD and removed it. Did the three time reset recommended and on the third try went through the setup. All my old apps were captured from the Play Store and then I installed the program/data backup on top of that. So far the tablet is now working without the long lags in using Chrome or just typing this reply. One of the games I backed-up was restored to the current game point. I would highly recommend doing the Factory Reset option (recommended is three times) to see if you can recover some of the speed in the tablet. Mine did and given I invested in the keyboard, I was not interested in making the move to say the Samsung Tab Pro and the expense involved.
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Yes you have just cleaned you /data partition. It will eventually come back and without unlocking and installing a rom that supports trim there is not much you can do......
Bummer
sbdags said:
Yes you have just cleaned you /data partition. It will eventually come back and without unlocking and installing a rom that supports trim there is not much you can do......
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Thanks for the inside info. I'll keep an eye on it and if it reverts, I'll go to plan B and install a new ROM. So there are no tools like a defrag for SSD that you fix the problem in Android other than through the ROM? Seems like it would be something that would be very useful.
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Thanks for the inside info. I'll keep an eye on it and if it reverts, I'll go to plan B and install a new ROM. So there are no tools like a defrag for SSD that you fix the problem in Android other than through the ROM? Seems like it would be something that would be very useful.
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There are yes - lagfix on the play store will trim the file system. You need to be rooted though.
I am probably going to have to return my N5 due to issues with the GPS not working all the time. My phone is not rooted. What then is the safest and easiest way to backup everything? And will a factory reset afterwards be enough to protect my data from being accessed while the phone is in for repair? It is an unroofed phone.
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I am probably going to have to return my N5 due to issues with the GPS not working all the time. My phone is not rooted. What then is the safest and easiest way to backup everything? And will a factory reset afterwards be enough to protect my data from being accessed while the phone is in for repair? It is an unroofed phone.
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Helium backup (available in Play) is good for backing up user apps and its data, can be used on rooted and not rooted devices.
I would just copy your SD card using GDriveSync to Google Drive. It can sync which folders you choose.
That's a couple of great ideas. Thanks.
Just checking,if I do a factory reset will that be enough to protect my data from being seen?
simon12 said:
That's a couple of great ideas. Thanks.
Just checking,if I do a factory reset will that be enough to protect my data from being seen?
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If you do it through the Settings app, I think so, yes.
But don't quote me on it, haven't tried it personally.
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Settings app uses recovery to factory reset. And stock recovery wipes everything in /data
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Sorry, I don't quite understand. If I go Settings>Backup and reset>Factory Data Reset. Is that enough? What is the Stock recovery?
Yes.
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Ah, sorry, just re-read your reply and it makes sense now! Thanks!