Got a replacement device for my defective unit and need to return it.
How do I wipe the internal storage safely?
Just doing a factory reset is so fast I don't think this overwrites anything.
I'm not rooted.
Performing a factory reset via the stock recovery will wipe your internal sdcard.
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I think you can accomplish the same with the factory reset option in the Settings app. There is an option to wipe your pictures if I can remember. This will wipe the internal SD card to.
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Yes but I suppose this only sets some bits in the boot sector and does not actually overwrite data, so it might be recoverable.
Usually to securly wipe data it is overwritten with zeros or anything else.
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Yes but I suppose this only sets some bits in the boot sector and does not actually overwrite data, so it might be recoverable.
Usually to securly wipe data it is overwritten with zeros or anything else.
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Oh i see what you mean. You can format each of the internal partitions, and then rewrite all of the stock images. That should thoroughly wipe everything, and make it very hard (if not impossible) to recover anything. Heres a guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
Needs root thou I suppose...
Hmm seems there is no chance. I mean Google has my data anyway. Just want to be sure they don't fix it and resell it to some guy that is a bit too cursious.
DarsVaeda said:
Needs root thou I suppose...
Hmm seems there is no chance. I mean Google has my data anyway. Just want to be sure they don't fix it and resell it to some guy that is a bit too cursious.
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No you dont need root. Read the guide (steps A,C,D)...all you need is an unlocked bootloader, then after youre done you can relock it.
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Just as an FYI if you run the factory reset, it will ERASE the "32gb internal memory" also.
That is ****ing retarded! So every time I need for wipe for custom ROM I need to back up 32 GB worth of data!?!
Moto - you really ****ed up here again because you did not apply any brains. I now have to factor in 3-4 hours of backup and restore time for every wipe.
Well. "Factory Reset" to me would mean an "Out of the box state" - meaning all yo **** be gone.
My wifes Optimus S wipes the SD card with a factory reset as well. Never done one on my Epic, but I would assume it's the same.
Can I just say... I thought this was obvious.
Any device with built in storage will wipe that storage on a factory reset. Also, right under where it says "Factory data reset" it also says "Erases all data on tablet".
tbh, it's your own fault if you lose data doing this.
burden010 said:
Can I just say... I thought this was obvious.
Any device with built in storage will wipe that storage on a factory reset. Also, right under where it says "Factory data reset" it also says "Erases all data on tablet".
tbh, it's your own fault if you lose data doing this.
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This is actually what I expect from a factory reset! I even wish it would not just delete the memory but overwrite it with zeroes or something.
Is this the 'Factory Data Reset' under 'Privacy' that you speak of? If so, does that truly reset everything as if you just got it out of the box? Root/Kernels/everything?
Just asking as I need to do this since I have done something over the course of the Xoom's life that isn't allowing me to flash BRD's kernels as well as CWM isn't working correctly. Might as well start over and if this does that... then great.
I have seen all the stock dumps in the dev section, but honestly just not sure how to do a complete 'back to stock' wipe.
Thanks...
EDIT: Some info from their site: https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/64276/~/motorola-xoom-wi-fi---master-reset-%2F-factory-data-reset
Doesn't answer my question on whether it will affect the kernel and/or whether rooting it has any effect. Anyone know?
dextroz said:
That is ****ing retarded! So every time I need for wipe for custom ROM I need to back up 32 GB worth of data!?!
Moto - you really ****ed up here again because you did not apply any brains. I now have to factor in 3-4 hours of backup and restore time for every wipe.
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Its interesting. On my atrix, it leaves all my data and even flashing the sbf. Only wipes the system data and replaces it. Not data. Dont know why the xoom would do it.
So if it sounds right it would delete EVERYTHING on the internal wtf I would need a 64 micro SD for backing up later on
Moto needs to fix this
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If you did Soft-Brick your new Nexus 7 2013 and you cannot access your Nexus 7 from your computer or a Factory Reset does not help please follow this guide. :crying:
(This is way different than the 0 Internal Storage bug. Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380913 )
Step 1: Download and install Wugs toolkit from here: http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
Step 2: Let it download the files it needs and choose what device your have EXACTLY what you have.
Step 3: Install the universal drivers by finding the Initial Setup part which is the big bar at the top. Go to the Step 2 tab and install the Universal Drivers and then let that install. It installs ADB so you can access ADB even in recovery if you could not before.
Step 4: Launch the Advanced Utilities in the bottom left and you will need a new ROM. Go here to get one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2411
gApps: http://goo.im/gapps
Step 5: Once you have those two things go to Flash Zips at the top right and tell it that the file is on the computer. Go to add files and add the ROM then GAPPS and enable to the left that it is a ROM but disable the nandroid backup because you really don't need it at the moment. Also have Wipe Dalvik, Cache, and Data on at the bottom.
Step 6: Confirm it and let it flash. Done! It will take about 5 minutes. Go eat or do something while waiting. It might take less but if you want to be on the safe side just let it run until your device powers on. :victory:
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If you have any questions or comments please leave some.:good:
So, use a toolkit to install a ROM. How is this some magical fix?
khaytsus said:
So, use a toolkit to install a ROM. How is this some magical fix?
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I never meant for it to be a "magical" fix. It is just a fix for a soft-bricked Nexus which had a rogue ROM and a Factory Reset would not fix nor was ADB working. Maybe someone has this happen and if you have a Backup from lets say Titanium Backup you kind of don't want to Format Data. So if you could just appreciate if I made a tutorial for the less fortunate in Android I am sorry. Skip the thread next time please
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Also have Wipe Dalvik, Cache, and Data on at the bottom.
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You say here to wipe data.
WeRSpecialPeople said:
Maybe someone has this happen and if you have a Backup from lets say Titanium Backup you kind of don't want to Format Data.
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And here not to format data. Though wipe and format are not the same, the end result to the user is still that the data is gone. So I'm not sure whether you mean for the data gone or not.
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If you have any questions or comments please leave some.:good:
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1. Usually, the better option is to find the most similar ROM to the one that the data partition was populated with, so there will be a smaller likelihood of problems. For example, an older working nightly of the same ROM. Dirty flashing a random ROM is less likely to be problem-free.
2. Out of curiosity, why a toolkit, especially when flashing a ROM zip from recovery (not even ADB or fastboot) would work just as well?
bananagranola said:
You say here to wipe data.
And here not to format data. Though wipe and format are not the same, the end result to the user is still that the data is gone. So I'm not sure whether you mean for the data gone or not.
1. Usually, the better option is to find the most similar ROM to the one that the data partition was populated with, so there will be a smaller likelihood of problems. For example, an older working nightly of the same ROM. Dirty flashing a random ROM is less likely to be problem-free.
2. Out of curiosity, why a toolkit, especially when flashing a ROM zip from recovery (not even ADB or fastboot) would work just as well?
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Alright Formatting Data wipes the whole device usually. Wiping the data gets rid of the users apps. Lets say you have a backup in storage/emulated/legacy. It will still be there after you wipe the data.
1. Yes but that is the users choice. I couldn't find a definite stock ROM to the device so I will just let them pick.
2. If you want me too I could make a tutorial using ADB if you really want me too. This was just a 5 minute tutorial on a toolkit and I understand that most people here do not like toolkits but it is a really easy way. Just tell me if you do want me to add ADB tutorial as well and I will. :silly:
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Alright Formatting Data wipes the whole device usually. Wiping the data gets rid of the users apps. Lets say you have a backup in storage/emulated/legacy. It will still be there after you wipe the data.
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Just tell me if you do want me to add ADB tutorial as well and I will. :silly:
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I don't think formatting data wipes the whole device...just the data partition. Same as wiping data. The kernel and ROM in the boot and system partitions respectively stay. Wiping data wipes all user data as well, not just apps. In either case, I don't think sdcard gets wiped.
Since I won't be using it, I personally don't mind what you do with the toolkit, but users need to be aware that it's not the most problem-free method.
bananagranola said:
I don't think formatting data wipes the whole device...just the data partition. Same as wiping data. The kernel and ROM in the boot and system partitions respectively stay. Wiping data wipes all user data as well, not just apps. In either case, I don't think sdcard gets wiped.
Since I won't be using it, I personally don't mind what you do with the toolkit, but users need to be aware that it's not the most problem-free method.
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Sdcard is on /data so if you wipe data (including factory reset) the sdcard is 'formatted'.
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Sdcard is on /data so if you wipe data (including factory reset) the sdcard is 'formatted'.
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Does it now...how odd. Has it always worked like that on every device? On my Galaxy Nexus, TWRP specifically ignores the sdcard mount point.
EDIT: okay, I think I understand the confusion. I meant that wiping data/factory resetting from recovery doesn't wipe sdcard. I know that doing so from Android does.
I updated my Nexus 4 to LMY 48T yesterday and noticed that my storage space is all screwed up. The totals of all my storage come to about 5GB total according to all the internal storage added up. So I am somehow missing approx 8GB of storage space that is not accounted for. I downgraded to LMY 48M to see if the new update had a bug. Nothing!! Somehow my phone has burned 8GB of space. How do I get this back to what it is supposed to read.??? I tried wiping the cache partition, no good. I am fresh out of ideas.
This is a common issue you need to reflash the factory images and it will be fixed.
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iSn0w32 said:
This is a common issue you need to reflash the factory images and it will be fixed.
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Not only did I reflash the same factory image 3 times I even rolled back to an earlier image. It still says I only have 1 . 2GB of storage space available, but when you total up everything you come to maybe 4 or 5 GB used and there is 8 GB missing. I used Wugs Toolkit to root and flash images. The only thing I haven't done is to do a complete factory reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-fix-internal-storage-16gb-8gb-t2033692
You should really learn the art of SEARCHING. You would have spent less time looking for the answer than you did typing this post!
hp420 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-fix-internal-storage-16gb-8gb-t2033692
You should really learn the art of SEARCHING. You would have spent less time looking for the answer than you did typing this post!
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The art of the search set aside, are you directing me to do a factory reset, period to get my storage space back, because I am trying to avoid a total factory reset at all costs. I was using Wugs Toolkit to flash the updates using the "No Wipe" mode. Maybe it won't work without doing the complete factory reset, but as I said I was trying to get my space back without using the most drastic measures. I booted into recovery and used the cache partition wipe hoping that might work, not to mention using GOOGLE to look up about 25 methods that all said the same thing, some easy some a little more complex, but they all come back to a " Complete Factory Reset" . Anyway, unless I'm not reading your post right thanks for your thoughts.
randyboy99 said:
The art of the search set aside, are you directing me to do a factory reset, period to get my storage space back, because I am trying to avoid a total factory reset at all costs. I was using Wugs Toolkit to flash the updates using the "No Wipe" mode. Maybe it won't work without doing the complete factory reset, but as I said I was trying to get my space back without using the most drastic measures. I booted into recovery and used the cache partition wipe hoping that might work, not to mention using GOOGLE to look up about 25 methods that all said the same thing, some easy some a little more complex, but they all come back to a " Complete Factory Reset" . Anyway, unless I'm not reading your post right thanks for your thoughts.
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I linked you there because that is THE option...there is no alternative. Copy your files, run a nandroid and copy it to your computer, then settle in for a factory reset.
I have to do it every single time I flash an Ubuntu or Mozilla rom, and even some factory images. I've been doing it for a LONG TIME...trust me when I tell you this: there is no alternative.
There is one good piece of news, though...when you restore that nandroid your storage will be right, as long as you follow the guide correctly
Also, factory reset from stock recovery isn't 100%....erasing every single partition and reflashing from fastboot is.
Hi. Just got the 60P. I was wondering if I have to backup my files everytime I need to hard reset the phone. I have the 64GB version and it would be a pain. Thanks.
I'm assuming you're talking about the internal storage and that by resetting you mean restore to factory default via settings. Then yes, you'll have to back up your files to a separate location before you reset. The internal storage gets wiped when you do so. You'll also get a warning stating that stuff like photos, videos and apps etc. get wiped.
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This comes as a surprise, really. No sense to bother to test roms then. What a pain.
Well, lets clarify this. When I had my gnex with only the internal storage, and would wipe in between roms, I wouldn't loss the files and roms I had downloaded. But would lose everything else like in a normal factory reset. Not sure how or why. Hopefully someone else can chime in. I mean cause what would be the point of creating nandroid backups if they just get deleted every time you wipe and flash a new rom.
Exactly. I had a previous nexus (nexus 3 maybe) and it kept my files.
Yeah so we need some clarification. Cause I'd like to flash some roms to but not if everything just gets deleted, including my roms and backups.
Okay so figured it out. When in twrp and wiping data, just make sure internal storage is not ticked. Then all your backups, roms, and whatever else will remain.
A factory reset will not touch your SD card. If you go in advance wipe in twrp you have the option to check internal storage but it isn't checked by default. If you check this it will wipe everything but there is no need to do this to clean flash ROMs.
tu3218 said:
Okay so figured it out. When in twrp and wiping data, just make sure internal storage is not ticked. Then all your backups, roms, and whatever else will remain.
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murphyjasonc said:
A factory reset will not touch your SD card. If you go in advance wipe in twrp you have the option to check internal storage but it isn't checked by default. If you check this it will wipe everything but there is no need to do this to clean flash ROMs.
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This. TWRP leaves /sdcard untouched when you do a Factory Reset. /sdcard is where all of your pics, video, downloaded files reside. This is stated on the TWRP screen above where you swipe to perform a Factory Reset.
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Root and twrp it is then! Thanks guys!
Yes In TWRP you have Safe External SD card + Only Device Memory Reset
Hello,
I know that all V20's have encryption turned on by default.
Does that mean doing a simple factory reset is enough to make all data unrecoverable?
I was considering zeroing out the phone, but I'm not going to bother if factory reset is enough.
Thanks!
droidgar said:
Hello,
I know that all V20's have encryption turned on by default.
Does that mean doing a simple factory reset is enough to make all data unrecoverable?
I was considering zeroing out the phone, but I'm not going to bother if factory reset is enough.
Thanks!
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If you're using a custom recovery like the TWRP fork for our phone, then formatting all the partitions using that and then re-doing the phone using a .kdz via LGUP will be your best bet. Alternatively, I'm quite sure a factory reset will do the trick, since it formats the /data partition and restores the /system to how it came out of the box. Should be more than enough.