I want to clean and delete all data on my a500, just like when it comes from the store.
My tablet is rooted, do you advice me to wipe it by going to the menu settings, or should i do it in CWM?
In CWM what option do i use?
Thanks!
Learn how to flash a new rom on it. Google xda , find your device and look in android development for your device
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Hello there. I usually follow the instructions in the install page for Virtuous Picasso. Just google "How to Install Virtuous Picasso ROM on Acer Iconia A500." It goes over how to install the custom ROM, but the pre-work is very detailed. The only thing missing in there is that you could/should also wipe the battery stats. It's in the Advanced menu under the "Wipe Dalvik Cache" option. I hope this helps.
use CWM, boot into recovery mode, then wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, go to advanced: wipe Dalvik cache, wipe battery status, & don't forget to wipe your behind
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Was just wanting to know that waht are the steps to be taken when changing a rom,
1. Wipe data/factory reset
2. Wipe cache
and do we even have to wipe DALVIKI cache???
do we have to do all the above three processes???
please help...
It's better to wipe the dalvik cache too.
Yes, and as a Precaution, I wipe /system too under "Advanced". BTW, if you are using a new version of Clockworkmod (3.0.2.4 or newer), it includes a "Wipe All (Dangerous)", which does all required for a fresh install, with just one click.
hi im trying to upgrade my rom from NDT GINGER V10 to version 10.1 how can i do this without loosing all my data and apps...thanks in advanced
cerdenes said:
hi im trying to upgrade my rom from NDT GINGER V10 to version 10.1 how can i do this without loosing all my data and apps...thanks in advanced
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Hi,
Go to 8. ad recovery>backup and restore.
Make a NANDROID backup.
Install the new ROM.
Go back to 8. ad recovery>backup and restore.
Do an advanced restore of your data.
Reboot
make a nandroid backup, wipe data/factory reset,wipe dalvik cache, flash the new rom, in mgldr select advanced restore, restore data, restore sd-ext then reboot.
another way (but not safe always,after you make a nand backup you can try)
just wipe dalvik cache then in mgldr go to mounts and storage and wipe cache, then flash the new rom and reboot.
Nandroid backup is safer. you can also use Titanium Backup... It's free on Market.
I upgrade my ROM by wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache (NOT wipe data/factory reset) and flash upgraded version and I haven't any problems with upgrading
Or .. Read NDT's own thread, I have used his ROM before. He says exactly how to upgrade, I think in the 2nd or the 3rd post.
Hi
I have a acer iconia a500 and i was trying to flash a rom using the acer recovery installer, i have dont this about 10 times but this time when i booted into the recovery kernal then wiped the chache and the dalvick cache and the battery stats then installed minimalist 3.1 it installed then i rebooted and it did not have the launcher and all my apps where still there. How can i fix this i have tried other roms same thing i need help fixing this
Not only wipe cache user data.i format partitions as well. Reboot back into car.and wipe cache again after flashing rom before booting into it first time.there is a thread about this
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You need to do a *full* wipe before flashing a new ROM.
if i do a full wipe will i loose all my data ie music etc also where is the thread about it?
If running it fro Acer recovery installer, just check the 'wipe data' checkbox. It won't erase your /data/media files. This is all I do when flashing a new rom. Have never had any issues.
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Would "format data" simply be equivalent to "advanced wipe" with all the options checked?
If I wanted a completely clean slate, format data would be the option, but if I wanted a new rom, clearing data, cache and dalvic would be the minimum necessary right? What about a new kernel/update of the rom?
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Would "format data" simply be equivalent to "advanced wipe" with all the options checked?
If I wanted a completely clean slate, format data would be the option, but if I wanted a new rom, clearing data, cache and dalvic would be the minimum necessary right? What about a new kernel/update of the rom?
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if its an update to the rom, no need to wipe anything, flashing a rom automatically wipes the cache and dalvik. if its a new rom, factory reset first(thatll also wipe cache/dalvik). if youre flasging kernels, you never ever have to wipe anything, no matter what others tell you. wiping cache/dalvik has absolutely nothing to do with kernels.
boogerlad said:
Would "format data" simply be equivalent to "advanced wipe" with all the options checked?
If I wanted a completely clean slate, format data would be the option, but if I wanted a new rom, clearing data, cache and dalvic would be the minimum necessary right? What about a new kernel/update of the rom?
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Are you looking to return 100% to stock? or just resetting your current rom?
I'm just resetting my current rom. Does anyone have an answer for the first question though? What exactly is the format option?
boogerlad said:
Would "format data" simply be equivalent to "advanced wipe" with all the options checked?
If I wanted a completely clean slate, format data would be the option, but if I wanted a new rom, clearing data, cache and dalvic would be the minimum necessary right? What about a new kernel/update of the rom?
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NO that "format data" will wipe your SD card partition. The one in advance will wipe data but not the SD
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Might be a stupid question, but anyone know how to do this? I want to only keep PSX And neo with no other data on it (Such as games that require downloaded data, apps and etc). Wiping data on CWM doesn't wipe everything (Yes I did cache and dalvik as well), would wiping the sdcard wipe everything and leave the ROM? Hopefully someone can help, thanks
Also, if the only way of wiping brings me back to stock/unrooted, would I still have CWM installed to install custom ROMs and such still?
These are the wipes you are looking for:
1. wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe cache partition
3. mounts and storage > format sdcard
4. advanced > wipe dalvik cache
That should leave you with a empty/clean internal sd card, no data (apps, settings, etc.), and your current rom and kernel.
if you want to completely wipe everything and go back to stock Android, just use one of the toolkit and flash stock image. it will wipe everything in the phone.
Or just fast boot the images including the userdata file it'll erase the entire phone memory. Toolkits are convenient but you should know how to use fastboot too it saved me when my recovery wouldn't boot and there was no ROM on the phone.
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