Flashing Custom Roms Doubt - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

HI there people, just a n00b question, after flashing a custom rom in my i9500 (wanam lite v1.8) i see all my previous configurations, data, installed apps (including bloatware) are still on my phone, is this the normal condition? i mean....when u flash a custom rom previous apps and data keeps on the phone??? or im missing something (like cleaning cache or something)?? i just followed the custom's rom developer guide (download rom, backup current firmware, flash custom rom, enjoy) I supposed a new installation of all system's components was performed when flashing....any info will be appreciated.. thanks

Did you flash via Odin or Recovery?

There is option in custom recovery and in some rom installations that wipe yuor data before install. Fr custom recovere you can make wipe itsefl
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Crauze said:
Did you flash via Odin or Recovery?
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I've used CMW recovery 6.0.3.2

damador said:
There is option in custom recovery and in some rom installations that wipe yuor data before install. Fr custom recovere you can make wipe itsefl
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This is one of the rom's features WanamLite v1.8 that i've flashed " Auto wipe cache & dalvik-cache before flashing", however whole apps and data r still on my phone after flashing.

tongueofcolicab said:
HI there people, just a n00b question, after flashing a custom rom in my i9500 (wanam lite v1.8) i see all my previous configurations, data, installed apps (including bloatware) are still on my phone, is this the normal condition? i mean....when u flash a custom rom previous apps and data keeps on the phone??? or im missing something (like cleaning cache or something)?? i just followed the custom's rom developer guide (download rom, backup current firmware, flash custom rom, enjoy) I supposed a new installation of all system's components was performed when flashing....any info will be appreciated.. thanks
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1) Download ROM and put it in the SD card.
2) Make a backup.
3) Wipe Data Factory.
4) Wipe cache partition.
5) Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache.
6) Mount and storage -> Format Data
7) Mount and storage -> Format Cache
8) Mount and storage -> Format System
9) Mount and storage -> Format Preload ( If it is present ).
10 ) Flash custom roms.

Chuck Bartowski said:
1) Download ROM and put it in the SD card.
2) Make a backup.
3) Wipe Data Factory.
4) Wipe cache partition.
5) Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache.
6) Mount and storage -> Format Data
7) Mount and storage -> Format Cache
8) Mount and storage -> Format System
9) Mount and storage -> Format Preload ( If it is present ).
10 ) Flash custom roms.
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Hi there and thanks,
1) In step 1 u mean Internal sdcard or external sdcard?? (or maybe it doesnt matter).
2) Now if i want to return to my previous rom (the one before wanamlite flashing) If i restore to the previous nandroid backup using CWM recovery after the process u mention (wipe & format) all my old data and apps will be there right??

tongueofcolicab said:
Hi there and thanks,
1) In step 1 u mean Internal sdcard or external sdcard?? (or maybe it doesnt matter).
2) Now if i want to return to my previous rom (the one before wanamlite flashing) If i restore to the previous nandroid backup using CWM recovery after the process u mention (wipe & format) all my old data and apps will be there right??
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1) It doesn't matter.
2) Yes.

Chuck Bartowski said:
1) It doesn't matter.
2) Yes.
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1). It DOES matter... You are wiping internal storage... What are you gonna flash when the rom on the internal storage is wiped with ALL the other Data?

it a special feature of the ROM ur trying to install..... wannam 1.8 says - no wipe - hence it only wipes dalvik and regular cache - all the user data is preserved, like apps, contact, sms , etc, etc, - you wouldn't even need a backup when moving to wannam 1.8 ROM.
if u want to start from a clean system i recommend using the Super.Wipe (its comes available on the Phoenix ROM thread)
Cheers

ultramag69 said:
1). It DOES matter... You are wiping internal storage... What are you gonna flash when the rom on the internal storage is wiped with ALL the other Data?
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With Clockwork Recovery you don't touch the internal storage, unless you use "Mount and Storage -> Format Internal SD" ( or something like that ).
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Unless you really try - you won't format the internal SD with CWM. the clean cache is a command that cleans the OS partition - but if you'll format the internal SD you'll loose all data and apps
infact - what are you trying to do? do you want to completely wipe your device?

Thanks to all for your answers........finally i perform a new clean installation, wiping all data and cache and formating all the /data, /cache, /preload, including internal sdcard (moving rom to external sdcard first of course) and next flashing WanamLite using CMW.
By the way, i was wonder about i9500 suppose to be a 16 GB (internal memory) phone, however......even with a new clean installation internal memory its just about 8.77 GB, am not talking about free space (wich is 6.9 GB now after clean install), the whole internal memory capacity is just 8.77 GB!!! so what about the other 7.x GB in this model???

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wiping for custom rom?

Been using cognition custom rom but now it does not seem to auto wipe. Due to battery issues, I'd like to wipe and then reinstall the rom, and then restore using titanium backup thats located on the sd card to get all my apps and settings back. I need to leave the ext sd card alone. Which option on Clockwork recovery gives me this option?
If I do a factory reset and davlik cache clear does that still leave my sd card alone?
Thanks
Factory reset, dalvik cache, format system (in mounts section) just to be sure. Then you can flash the rom. Your external sdcard remains intact (as well as most of your internal storage - only system partitions get wiped).
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phunkycow said:
Factory reset, dalvik cache, format system (in mounts section) just to be sure. Then you can flash the rom. Your external sdcard remains intact (as well as most of your internal storage - only system partitions get wiped).
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Exactly what he said!

[Q] Installing Elitemovil Blade_Rom 2.3.4 [rc] (r11_v3)

elitemovil said:
----- Installation with DarkTremor. -----
We started the ClockworkMod, we Wipe data / factory reset, Wipe cache, then we enter an advanced Dalvik Wipe Cache and the battery is 100% Battery Status do a Wipe if we do not proceed to make ext3 partition. Advanced, partition SD Card, 512 or 1GB and select Swap 128MB (Remember that after partition the SD to copy the rom on the FAT), after doing all that, select the rom to install and expect to complete the process. Once finished the installation process, restart the phone and wait for it to boot the system.
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I have a question about the installation procedure: apologies if I have not understood properly, but is the installation of Apps2SD and the creation of an ext3 partition on the SD card essential for this ROM to work, or is it optional?
Thanks in advance.
(I would have posted this in the main thread for this ROM but as I'm a n00b here I can't post there yet).
It's optional but interesting takin into account the small amount of internal memory of the blade.
You can install it without ext3 partition, and after that add the partition and set-up a2sd when you want.
But, IMHO, put empty sdcard onto blade, partition it through CWM, take out the card (dismounting it...), copy ROM to card, put the card into blade and flash the rom.
Regards.
Huexxx said:
It's optional
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Thanks for the clarification.
instalation is done via cwm by wiping factory and cache

Make internal storage 2GB

Hello
this is a guide how to make your internal storage 2GB
i have it since i get my phone and i have try OEX OXYGEN MIUI CM7 ICS almost all rom with no problem.
the change is permanent thats wy i will give you and a way to go back to original partition.
Instructions:
1. Backup your Internal 2G Storage, doing this will erase the internal 2G data.
2. Download the attached partition.zip to EXTERNAL SDcard, make sure there are enough space in EXTERNAL SDcard (depends on your data partition size, around 600MB is enough).
3. Disable APP2SD, DATA2EXT, SWAP.(if have)
4. Boot into recovery, do not clear/wipe, flash this package directly, same as flashing a ROM.
5. After flashing go to advanced options, choose to reboot to recovery.
6. Go into recovery again, do not clear/wipe, flash this package again directly, same as flashing a ROM.
7. Reboot device. Done. All data will be kept, no data lose, all remains the same as before, but the storage space has been changed.
Characteristics:
1. Data storage space expanded to 1.2G, internal storage space squeezed to 1.46G (you can use custpartition.bat custom your size).
2. Data storage space is expanded permanently, no matter what ROM you are going to flash, including official ROM!
3. No side-effects, very safe.
How It Works:
Changed the Huawei internal 4G ROM partition solution, squeezed 2G space to 1.46G, leftovers are given to data storage.
This is cooperation work with 凡人 from 5irom, thanks for his bravery to test it out, otherwise I will not take this step ahead, you know it is money, bricking is scaring!
thanks simplistian provide me a U8800H partition table,and translate!
This is not a ROM, this is an upgrade package, you can treat it as a simple partition solution.
1.2G DATA + 1.46G INTERNAL SD upgrade package:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dyz4uqz5a30cypy
return-to-stock partition solution upgrade package:
http://www.mediafire.com/?x72e6p4hvo3adhj
Custom Partition tool:
useage:
1. download this tool and unzip to any directory 2. run custpartition.bat, follow the prompts to enter the number 3. and custpartition.bat positions will generate the partition file 4. replace the same file in the package 5. flash the zip pack, OK!
http://www.mediafire.com/?m1nqg1y4gp5szp5
For 2 GB just plase this file to your sdcard and instal with clockworkmod
http://www.2shared.com/file/7nuHX81l/2G_online.html
to go back to original just plase this file to your sdcard and instal with clockworkmod
http://www.2shared.com/fadmin/36049963/30fc3914/offical-partition.zip.html
so simple
GR pic http://postimage.org/image/gf3e7n4a9/
ENG pic http://postimage.org/image/g33z7tjch/
I MUST SAY THAT THIS GUIDE IT'S NOT MINE. I JUST METION IT AGAIN.
A BIG THANKS TO THE OWNER OF THE GUIDE BUT I HAVE IT FOR
SO LONG TIME THAT I DONT REMEBER WHO HAS WRITE THIS.
ANY WAY THANKS A LOT.
Anybody can verify this?
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Any one tried this????
Click THANKS if this helped or you liked my post.
Will b Honored
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2g internal means "ROM will be 2g"? ROM stock is 600mb right? And flash this rom will be 2g? wow, fanstatic baby!
»»Sent From My U8800««
I tested its working.but I had to reinstall ROM. Should backup before installing.
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it is working 100% but normaly you didnt need to reinstal the rom.
:good:
Instructions:
1. Backup your Internal 2G Storage, doing this will erase the internal 2G data.
2. Download the attached partition.zip to EXTERNAL SDcard, make sure there are enough space in EXTERNAL SDcard (depends on your data partition size, around 600MB is enough).
3. Disable APP2SD, DATA2EXT, SWAP.(if have)
4. Boot into recovery, do not clear/wipe, flash this package directly, same as flashing a ROM.
5. After flashing go to advanced options, choose to reboot to recovery.
6. Go into recovery again, do not clear/wipe, flash this package again directly, same as flashing a ROM.
7. Reboot device. Done. All data will be kept, no data lose, all remains the same as before, but the storage space has been changed.
socioan said:
it is working 100% but normaly you didnt need to reinstal the rom.
:good:
Instructions:
1. Backup your Internal 2G Storage, doing this will erase the internal 2G data.
2. Download the attached partition.zip to EXTERNAL SDcard, make sure there are enough space in EXTERNAL SDcard (depends on your data partition size, around 600MB is enough).
3. Disable APP2SD, DATA2EXT, SWAP.(if have)
4. Boot into recovery, do not clear/wipe, flash this package directly, same as flashing a ROM.
5. After flashing go to advanced options, choose to reboot to recovery.
6. Go into recovery again, do not clear/wipe, flash this package again directly, same as flashing a ROM.
7. Reboot device. Done. All data will be kept, no data lose, all remains the same as before, but the storage space has been changed.
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Im using miui, and if i flash this, can i flash ics or cm7 or back to stock rom without issue?
»»Sent From My U8800««
Working great! But I did not have a chance to see if it really does need reflashing ROM since I played it safe by backing-up and restoring thru CMW
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lemonade747 said:
Im using miui, and if i flash this, can i flash ics or cm7 or back to stock rom without issue?
»»Sent From My U8800««
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Yes you can flash any rom original or custom
socioan said:
Yes you can flash any rom original or custom
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Yes, thank you, now i know this is internal storage, i call it "usb storage", lol
»»Sent From My U8800««
lemonade747 said:
1 more question: if flash this, 2g usb storage will = 0mb and will be formated and internal (ROM) = 2gb, right? 2g usb storage i mean in photo below:
»»Sent From My U8800««
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It will be about 800mb
socioan said:
It will be about 800mb
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Wow, fanstatic, im going to flash this, but which link I dont know much, first or second link below???
-THIS-
1.2G DATA + 1.46G INTERNAL SD upgrade package:
http://www.mediafire...dyz4uqz5a30cypy
(I cant go to this link)
-OR-
For 2 GB just plase this file to your sdcard and instal with clockworkmod
http://www.2shared.com/file/7nuHX81l/2G_online.html
And it works on u8800 and u8800 pro right? I will give it to my friend
»»Sent From My U8800««
new link
lemonade747 said:
Wow, fanstatic, im going to flash this, but which link I dont know much, first or second link below???
-THIS-
1.2G DATA + 1.46G INTERNAL SD upgrade package:
http://www.mediafire...dyz4uqz5a30cypy
(I cant go to this link)
-OR-
For 2 GB just plase this file to your sdcard and instal with clockworkmod
http://www.2shared.com/file/7nuHX81l/2G_online.html
And it works on u8800 and u8800 pro right? I will give it to my friend
»»Sent From My U8800««
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You are right my friend- the link is incomplete, but should be: http://www.mediafire.com/?dyz4uqz5a30cypy
you may check over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112857
Amazing! My phone loses all data! :thumbdown:
»»Sent From My U8800««
lemonade747 said:
Amazing! My phone loses all data! :thumbdown:
»»Sent From My U8800««
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Of course it does. It is clearly stated on the thread that you will loose all data in internal storage.
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does it work on U8800Pro with ICS official 928?...
ilciumbia said:
does it work on U8800Pro with ICS official 928?...
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sorry i cant help you beacuse i haven't test it. my phone is U8800.
80% it works because it only change the partition size of internal storage.
google a litle bit something you will find.
good luck.
Instructions:
1. Backup your Internal 2G Storage, doing this will erase the internal 2G data.
2. Download the attached partition.zip to EXTERNAL SDcard, make sure there are enough space in EXTERNAL SDcard (depends on your data partition size, around 600MB is enough).
3. Disable APP2SD, DATA2EXT, SWAP.(if have)
4. Boot into recovery, do not clear/wipe, flash this package directly, same as flashing a ROM.
5. After flashing go to advanced options, choose to reboot to recovery.
6. Go into recovery again, do not clear/wipe, flash this package again directly, same as flashing a ROM.
7. Reboot device. Done. All data will be kept, no data lose, all remains the same as before, but the storage space has been changed.
Characteristics:
1. Data storage space expanded to 1.2G, internal storage space squeezed to 1.46G (you can use custpartition.bat custom your size).
2. Data storage space is expanded permanently, no matter what ROM you are going to flash, including official ROM!
3. No side-effects, very safe.
Is there any difference between this and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112857 this one?

[Q] Formart /sdcard

So I want to wipe/format my Internal memory/SD Card to make it all fresh and clean again (too many unused/leftover folders). So my question is, what will happen when I click the Fomart /sdcard on CWM? Will it delete all the files and folders in the sdcard? Will the ROM still be there after I format the sdcard? If the ROM is no longer there, how can I push a ROM to the sdcard after I format it?
If there is another way to wipe the whole sdcard without manually selecting each folder and deleting it, how to do it?
P.S. I have copied the sdcard to my computer already.
Thanks for the help!
use the wipe script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061351
3thman said:
use the wipe script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061351
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From what I get from his explanation in the OP is that, it just wipes the same things as if I were to do:
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- format /system
- format /data
- and wipes some other stuff on the sdcard
am I correct?
What I want is to make the whole sdcard/internal memory clean like when I first bought the N4 and root/unlock the bootloader and install the recovery. I do not want all the folders like the goomanager, foursquare, romtoolbox, etc folders because I do not use those apps anymore.

Help installing Galaxy S4 OzcanRom v6.2

Hi Guys,
I am presently using Galaxy S4 OzcanRom v6.0 , and I want to upgrade it to v6.2. The procedure to install tells me to wipe davik and format data. So just wanted to know , if my apps that I downloaded (installed in internal sd card ) , will be deleted when I go for the upgrade .
If yes, then how do I simple upgrade to lastest ROM without losing my data. I am new to flashing . Please help me with detail process to upgrade my ROM.
Thank you in advance.
prat_merc said:
Hi Guys,
I am presently using Galaxy S4 OzcanRom v6.0 , and I want to upgrade it to v6.2. The procedure to install tells me to wipe davik and format data. So just wanted to know , if my apps that I downloaded (installed in internal sd card ) , will be deleted when I go for the upgrade .
If yes, then how do I simple upgrade to lastest ROM without losing my data. I am new to flashing . Please help me with detail process to upgrade my ROM.
Thank you in advance.
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Hi mate,
Yes it will mate , as the description says
Fully Clean Rom installation Step:
Use TWRP
First things first – Backup your data
1 - Download Rom and put it into SD card or ExtSdCard
2 - Select Wipe on TWRP menu
3 - Select Advanced Wipe - select Dalvik Cache, Cache, System, Data,Preload,(If rom is in external sd card select internal sd card too,
otherwise do not choose internal storage.) then select wipe
4 - Format Data and input yes
5 - Reboot - Select Recovery – It will ask you to install super su. Select “do not install” because it has already been installed in the Rom.
6 - Install - Select rom and install
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate,
Yes it will mate , as the description says
Fully Clean Rom installation Step:
Use TWRP
First things first – Backup your data
1 - Download Rom and put it into SD card or ExtSdCard
2 - Select Wipe on TWRP menu
3 - Select Advanced Wipe - select Dalvik Cache, Cache, System, Data,Preload,(If rom is in external sd card select internal sd card too,
otherwise do not choose internal storage.) then select wipe
4 - Format Data and input yes
5 - Reboot - Select Recovery – It will ask you to install super su. Select “do not install” because it has already been installed in the Rom.
6 - Install - Select rom and install
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Thank you for the reply. I know the above process , but have certain doubts .
When you say backup data, will nandroid backup work, when I am upgrading ROM to different version and will all my apps be recovered. If there is an elegant way . Please let m e know.
Secondly , I dont have TWRP, I installed using CWM, how will it make a difference.
How do i upgrade without losing data.
Thanks.
prat_merc said:
Thank you for the reply. I know the above process , but have certain doubts .
When you say backup data, will nandroid backup work, when I am upgrading ROM to different version and will all my apps be recovered. If there is an elegant way . Please let m e know.
Secondly , I dont have TWRP, I installed using CWM, how will it make a difference.
How do i upgrade without losing data.
Thanks.
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Hi,
To recover your apps and contacts use something likeTitanium back up . restore only apps and data no system settings ,
What recovery do you have ? philz?
from philz you have the option factory reset/install new rom , you can choose that or from the mount and restore menu format each one by hand
Nandroid first , back up your efs folder.

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