When I want to install a new ROM I usually do system wipe, factory reset, dalvik cache and cache..
I've noticed that there are others 3 options which one of them gave me a brick.
Format Data (gave me a semi brick since I could only access recovery mode but the rom to install had been wiped and couldnt transfer files to my nexus 7 through adb push)
External Storage wipe (since the nexus 7 hasn't got an sd card this option is dangerous?)
Internal Storage (even more dangerous?)
When I flash some folders are still there after doing the process described in the first line of this thread..
I would like to know if I can safely include the External Storage wipe or Internal storage wipe, and IF I do one of these 2 will I loose the .zip I have in my nexus 7 ready to flash?
Should I include one of these 2 options before flashing a new rom? (Since Format Data I know it wipes everything and only lets you access recovery, and you can't install anything since your .zip has been wiped aswell)
Thank you
Your already doing it right. The N7 only has internal storage. No need for anything else. I do have a superwipe flashable zip that erases everything except storage and repartitions the device. Not needed in almost any case except for bug fixes/tests.
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All of these wipes are unnecessary. A factory reset is the only one needed, and it covers /data and /cache. Plus most installations will wipe the dalvik for you.
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Hi every one,
I have two related questions about nexus 7 memory/storage and TWRP wipes...
I'm pretty new with NEXUS 7 , but not with android.
I had a ACER LIQUID (sold) - HTC DESIRE HD (sold) - SONY XPERIA S (Actual phone)
ASUS TRANSFORMER TF101 (sold) - NEXUS 7 (actual tablet)
I've rooted, installed recovery, flash a lot of roms with all my device, but with nexus 7, i get a bit confused !!!
In Astro file manager, I see 4 local storage... I don't understand why...? And where to put files in order to find them after wiping data in TWRP...
I've flashed TWRP 2.3.2.1 to my nexus 7 recovery.
When I want to flash a rom, I like to wipe everything, in order to avoid problems...
On my other device, i used to wipe data, but on the nexus 7, when you wipe data, you loose the file you want to flash... (often in "DOWNLOAD"
Am I completly stupid ? :silly:
Is wiping system/dalvik/cache and a factory reset enought to avoid problem and to have a fresh install without wiping data ?
(sorry for my english, French people and there legendary english talking...)
Thanks for your help.
Geek endangered...
Stupid question ???
I'm new to nexus 7 and TWRP, but I believe wipe data wipes everything, including sdcard.
Maybe you are used to CWM, you were looking for the "factory reset" button.
It's confusing but I believe there is a warning before wiping data in TWRP saying it'll erase sdcard, am I wrong?
Yeah, used to use cwm... For you, factory reset in twrp is like wiping data in cwm?
If that's the case, for a fresh install, doing a factory reset in twrp is all I need to do? No need to wipe data?
I have the exact same question !
why wiping data (format /data) also remove /sdcard which should stay untouched event after factory reset, beacause if if it's virual I never ever see a sdcard wipe by a wipe data function.
As far as i understand, to deal with multiple user they now make a folder in /data/whatever that contains each profil.
This folder is mount in /sdcard according to the user of tablet, But why ****ing why the only option in this version of TWRP is FORMAT DATA and not wipe data (wich could avoid the deletion of sdcard content) SDCARD is like a sanctuary nothing should be able to delete what's in it except the user itself !
Hy there I love xda and im a new user to xda nexus forum
With excelent guides I learnt how to root unlock and install custom rom (quite easy let it down into your internal storage and install from zip)
but I have few questions..
When I tried to wipe data and cache I accidentally did factory reset which ended up in no installed rom, internal storage empty and I was in custom recovery and I couldn't connect to computer, so I had to start from 0... last times I've been selecting wipe data and cache.. but I seen that in my nexus 7 some old files are still there (under a folder called 0) What should I do to make a clean install? which option of the new recovery should I choose? thankyou
mariosanoguera said:
Hy there I love xda and im a new user to xda nexus forum
With excelent guides I learnt how to root unlock and install custom rom (quite easy let it down into your internal storage and install from zip)
but I have few questions..
When I tried to wipe data and cache I accidentally did factory reset which ended up in no installed rom, internal storage empty and I was in custom recovery and I couldn't connect to computer, so I had to start from 0... last times I've been selecting wipe data and cache.. but I seen that in my nexus 7 some old files are still there (under a folder called 0) What should I do to make a clean install? which option of the new recovery should I choose? thankyou
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Use TWRP for recovery and to do a clean install wipe all data from TWRP.
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mariosanoguera said:
Hy there I love xda and im a new user to xda nexus forum
With excelent guides I learnt how to root unlock and install custom rom (quite easy let it down into your internal storage and install from zip)
but I have few questions..
When I tried to wipe data and cache I accidentally did factory reset which ended up in no installed rom, internal storage empty and I was in custom recovery and I couldn't connect to computer, so I had to start from 0... last times I've been selecting wipe data and cache.. but I seen that in my nexus 7 some old files are still there (under a folder called 0) What should I do to make a clean install? which option of the new recovery should I choose? thankyou
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I'd flash a stock recovery image onto your device available here which would restore your device completely back to stock (with your bootloader unlocked) From there I'd just re root and do what you want. However I'd personally use CWM Touch Recovery myself, but I just like that recovery more (have used it and the non-touch version for ages and on many devices)
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I'd flash a stock recovery image onto your device available here which would restore your device completely back to stock (with your bootloader unlocked) From there I'd just re root and do what you want. However I'd personally use CWM Touch Recovery myself, but I just like that recovery more (have used it and the non-touch version for ages and on many devices)
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I actually have Team Win Recovery Project..
under wipe I can find
Cache
Dalvik
Factory Reset (This is the one I use.. but It leaves in my internal storage with a folder called 0 and my old data from previous roms is stored there)
System
External Storage
Int. Storage ?
Format Data (I did this and I lost everything except TWRM which I could boot at it (but I had no option to install from zip neither couldnt transferr a file through usb mount sd card didn't work))
Which one of all of this should I run before doing the install zip from sd card?
mariosanoguera said:
I actually have Team Win Recovery Project..
under wipe I can find
Cache
Dalvik
Factory Reset (This is the one I use.. but It leaves in my internal storage with a folder called 0 and my old data from previous roms is stored there)
System
External Storage
Int. Storage ?
Format Data (I did this and I lost everything except TWRM which I could boot at it (but I had no option to install from zip neither couldnt transferr a file through usb mount sd card didn't work))
Which one of all of this should I run before doing the install zip from sd card?
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I think it would be easier and cleaner if you restored back to stock before trying to re root, flash recovery, etc. If you have no important data on your device I'd go for it. If you do have important data, then try and pull it to your computer and then flash a stock image and re root etc.
I always find that in times when my device is screwing around, or I have file dregs around the place, I find it simply easier to backup important things and flash a stock image.
There is option in the wipe section that says clear data, if I did clear the data, will I lose just only lost my internal storage data (games,apps,moives, etc) or I'll lost everything( The entire ROM)?
If you format data, you'll loose everything. It will wipe data/media which stores everything you've put on the device. This includes sd card because it is actually stored in data/media. Normally, Factory Reset is used when you want to change roms which have a different base. I recently formated data on my GNex because it had become corrupted & I want to start with an "out of the box" experience. Wipe Data, & it will wipe everything! If you do need to use that function, put a rom, gapps, & all other data you want to keep on a storage device & mount it within twrp to flash those items.
Suggest you go to Team Win's website & study the functions.
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djd338 said:
If you format data, you'll loose everything. It will wipe data/media which stores everything you've put on the device. This includes sd card because it is actually stored in data/media. Normally, Factory Reset is used when you want to change roms which have a different base. I recently formated data on my GNex because it had become corrupted & I want to start with an "out of the box" experience. Wipe Data, & it will wipe everything! If you do need to use that function, put a rom, gapps, & all other data you want to keep on a storage device & mount it within twrp to flash those items.
Suggest you go to Team Win's website & study the functions.
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Can I wipe system on my nexus 10? Cuase I heard that wiping system can damage the device?
AnchorChin said:
Can I wipe system on my nexus 10? Cuase I heard that wiping system can damage the device?
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When attempting to wipe the system, always carry safety glasses. My ex-girlfriend tried this once and the device blew up in her face... I eventually had to get rid of the poor thing....
djd338 said:
If you format data, you'll loose everything...
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What's the difference between format data, and wiping internal storage?
When they say wipe data, I have always done factory reset. It keeps your sdcard intact. To do a full wipe, I have run through the top row of wipes in the wipe option: cache, dalvik, factory reset, system. If I'm wrong here, please let me know.
Format data will completely wipe your data off the N10. For example, if you download a rom to flash then go and format data, that rom will not be there to flash
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AW: TWRP Question
Hey, is there any way I can update OTA with the TWRP? I can not get it to work. Always boots into the recovery and then does not commence with the updating process.
Thank you
Cheers :beer:
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IRKONIK said:
Hey, is there any way I can update OTA with the TWRP? I can not get it to work. Always boots into the recovery and then does not commence with the updating process.
Thank you
Cheers :beer:
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Yes, using sideload within TWRP combined with adb sideload as originally listed by tcrews here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2144385&page=3
This is how I applied the OTA and it worked flawlessly. My system was Stock 4.2.1, Rooted, Unlocked, TWRP.
I sideloaded the OTA like this:
1. make sure you have the latest SDK drivers for android installed on your computer.
2. download the OTA to your computer (I renamed it to JDQ39.zip to make typing easier)
3. install and run OTA RootKeeper on your tablet to protect your rooting.
4. connect to your computer, boot to TWRP recovery, select Advanced, Sideload, swipe to begin
5. on the computer enter "adb devices" to make sure you can see the nexus.
6. on the computer enter "adb sideload JDQ39.zip"
7. after all is done and the nexus reboots, restore Root with RootKeeper, and TWRP with GooManager.
8. verify all is well, then make a new Nandroid backup of your 4.2.2 system.
Good luck
AnchorChin said:
Can I wipe system on my nexus 10? Cuase I heard that wiping system can damage the device?
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Most custom ROMs format it before installing (/system holds well, system files) for a clean working folder. No damage.
espionage724 said:
What's the difference between format data, and wiping internal storage?
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Format data formats what would be user installed apps, saved settings; Wipe internal storage formats /data/media, which is another path for /sdcard, /storage/sdcard0 and so on.
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Kata i1 CWM Recovery & Custom ROM
Hi... is there anyone here knows to port CWM on Kata i1?
I have a SGS3 and a Nexus 7 (012). if I want to flash a rom or anything in SGS3 I go to CWM and do a full wipe. Previous to this I download all I want to flash on Extrenar Sd card. so what ever I wipe on CWM or Teamwin I am sure I have the rom to flash.
But N7 does not have a External Sd card. so where should I put the rom I want to flash before I do a full wipe.
I have found myself doing a full wipe on teamwin and therefore cleaning the rom I wanted to install. leaving my self with nothing to flash. and a brick, than I headed to WUGfresh, but thats not the point.
so what is the proper way to flash N7 or any device that does not have a External Sd card?
thanks
Do a factory reset. It wipes /data while excluding /data/media. You don't need to wipe anything else.
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korockinout13 said:
Do a factory reset. It wipes /data while excluding /data/media. You don't need to wipe anything else.
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thank you for info.
So I've transferred Pure Nexus 7.0 custom ROM and it's other files (Vendor, GApps) a number of times to my phone via ADB to TWRP Recovery and noticed it occupied "Other" space in my storage, about 1.80 GB after flashing them for the third time. With that said, I can't find them with the any file explorer even with an option like "Show Hidden Files". I want to know, is it possible to free up ALL space on the device when flashing a factory image?
tikonux said:
So I've transferred Pure Nexus 7.0 custom ROM and it's other files (Vendor, GApps) a number of times to my phone via ADB to TWRP Recovery and noticed it occupied "Other" space in my storage, about 1.80 GB after flashing them for the third time. With that said, I can't find them with the any file explorer even with an option like "Show Hidden Files". I want to know, is it possible to free up ALL space on the device when flashing a factory image?
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Depends what you flash and reset. If you do a full factory reset, all userdata including storage will be wiped. If you don't flash the userdata partition (not a good idea) and you don't wipe, your storage remains intact. If you aren't rooted, you can't access some partitions.
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ultyrunner said:
Depends what you flash and reset. If you do a full factory reset, all userdata including storage will be wiped. If you don't flash the userdata partition (not a good idea) and you don't wipe, your storage remains intact. If you aren't rooted, you can't access some partitions.
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I am rooted. Just for future reference, how can I free up my whole storage?
tikonux said:
I am rooted. Just for future reference, how can I free up my whole storage?
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I just told you in the previous response.
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ultyrunner said:
I just told you in the previous response.
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Full factory reset from the recovery? If that includes wiping out system, dalvik cache, etc. that's what I did and I still have that space occupied from the .zip and .img files from installing Pure Nexus ROM.
tikonux said:
Full factory reset from the recovery? If that includes wiping out system, dalvik cache, etc. that's what I did and I still have that space occupied from the .zip and .img files from installing Pure Nexus ROM.
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You seem confused. If you put the files there before you formatted userdata then you didn't format it. If you put the files there after formatting userdata, then why would they be gone after you flashed them? From TWRP, you also need to wipe internal storage to fully wipe your phone. You clearly need to read Heisenberg's guide.
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ultyrunner said:
You seem confused. If you put the files there before you formatted userdata then you didn't format it. If you put the files there after formatting userdata, then why would they be gone after you flashed them? From TWRP, you also need to wipe internal storage to fully wipe your phone. You clearly need to read Heisenberg's guide.
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I have wiped internal storage via TWRP.