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I've been running on CM7 for quite some time, but would like to give AXURA a test drive for a bit. I'm curious as to how I go about this in CWM. I've used ROM Manager to do it, and chose wipe cache, which wiped the system partition, but I've never done it within CWM, which I use more often now. Any help?
Boot into cwm select wipe data factory reset then wipe cache then go to advance>wipe dalvik cache. Then you should be good to go to flash Axura directly following those steps. Remember to make a backup before you do anything. Hope this helps.
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1. Download the ROM
2. Put it on the root of your SDcard
3. Boot into Clockwork Recovery (Go into ROM Manager.. boot into Recovery) or adb reboot recovery or terminal (su; reboot recovery) and so on.
4. Wipe Factory, Cache, Dalvik
5. Install zip from sdcard
6. Pick Axura
7. Reboot
Thanks. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to wipe my SD-card partition when I chose factory wipe. I just wiped and it's all good.
nickmv said:
Thanks. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to wipe my SD-card partition when I chose factory wipe. I just wiped and it's all good.
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Wiping factory settings will wipe:
A) Applications
B) Settings
... if you're going to flash, I recommend getting a backup app such as Titanium Backup (Pro) so it would save your apps + data.
Wiping partition is "Partition SD Card" in advanced. Nothing to worry about.
There are full instructions on the first link in my signature
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Yeah I got it all taken care of. I'm pretty familiar with all the programs and procedures, had my Titanium Backups, etc, but I had never actually done a system wipe from within CWM, only flashes over old builds.
And I'm ALREADY back on CM7 20 mins later, haha. Axura was cool, but I was having issues getting root access for progs, etc.
I've been having issues with force closes lately in CM7, so hopefully the full wipe will fix it.
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Yeah I got it all taken care of. I'm pretty familiar with all the programs and procedures, had my Titanium Backups, etc, but I had never actually done a system wipe from within CWM, only flashes over old builds.
And I'm ALREADY back on CM7 20 mins later, haha. Axura was cool, but I was having issues getting root access for progs, etc.
I've been having issues with force closes lately in CM7, so hopefully the full wipe will fix it.
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Did you try fixing permissions in Clockwork Recovery / ROM Manager? That usually fixes Force closes.
Also, which gapps should I get? It's been a while and I lost my link.
Zephik, no I hadnt done that in about a month. I'll do that next time it happens.
Also, this is really wierd, but when I booted into a fresh install of CM7, it never said welcome to Nexus S. It simply went to the home screen without any Google account info entered.
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Also, which gapps should I get? It's been a while and I lost my link
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I don't think they've updated them since january so it should be the same ones. Could be wrong though in which case I need to update my own gapps lawl
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Also, which gapps should I get? It's been a while and I lost my link.
Zephik, no I hadnt done that in about a month. I'll do that next time it happens.
Also, this is really wierd, but when I booted into a fresh install of CM7, it never said welcome to Nexus S. It simply went to the home screen without any Google account info entered.
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Gapps: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?cxlbp3zj1s5l92v This includes Market 2.3.4 whereas the official gapps doesn't include Market 2.3.4 and uses Market 2.3.3.
Fixing permissions is in either: A) ROM Manager
B) Clockwork Recovery (in advanced).
And it did that either because:
A) You didnt wipe factory settings
B) Didn't flash gapps. [When you flash another ROM then back to CM7.. gapps get wiped]
@Ken: http://goo-inside.me/gapps/ are official. But I linked above with a newer market. It's been updated since March 07
Thanks man.
zephiK said:
Gapps: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?cxlbp3zj1s5l92v This includes Market 2.3.4 whereas the official gapps doesn't include Market 2.3.4 and uses Market 2.3.3.
Fixing permissions is in either: A) ROM Manager
B) Clockwork Recovery (in advanced).
And it did that either because:
A) You didnt wipe factory settings
B) Didn't flash gapps. [When you flash another ROM then back to CM7.. gapps get wiped]
@Ken: http://goo-inside.me/gapps/ are official. But I linked above with a newer market. It's been updated since March 07
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Thanks man, I need to update my gapps too then
This has been bugging me and I can't seem to find anything on here to explain it.
I have installed custom ROMs on my N7. Problem is most ROM instructions say to do a full wipe/factory reset. When I do that, the downloaded ROM that was sitting on the SDCard gets wiped out as well.
I then have to go back and search for info on how to reset/restore the N7 and start all over, because the recovery (both CWM and TeamWin) don't let me mount the SD card to copy the needed zip over.
How can I do the recommended data wipe without losing the sd card contents?
Failing that, what's easiest way to get the ROM zip back on the N7 when the recovery won't allow it?
Thanks
dont wipe data...
just do a 'factory reset' in custom recovery...then flash a rom
I use TWRP & don't wipe everything, just System & Factory (to delete installed apps).
This is after wiping Cache & Dalvik Cache.
Unless I'm missing something a data wipe will wipe everything except recovery.
I don't think we have the option to exempt the media folder like on other devices.
(you type faster than me PG)
I appreciate the suggestions, and I've done the factory wipe. It wiped out the /SDcard folder contents where the zips were.
How do I get zips back on the N7? tried ADB, tried sideload from TWRP, nothing works.
Having many more problems than the last time I did this.
jneg123 said:
I appreciate the suggestions, and I've done the factory wipe. It wiped out the /SDcard folder contents where the zips were.
How do I get zips back on the N7? tried ADB, tried sideload from TWRP, nothing works.
Having many more problems than the last time I did this.
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factory reset in TWRP doesnt touch /data/media
are you sure you are on the most recent version of recovery?
updated to latest recovery version, that seemed to be my issue. sd card now untouched.
Pirateghost said:
factory reset in TWRP doesnt touch /data/media
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Pirateghost speaks the truth.
The stock recovery however, wipes everything with it's "factory reset".
It's a little bit unfortunate that the identical terminology is used. No doubt new folks will occasionally get bit by assuming they are the same.
I haven't used cwm yet; not sure what it means by "factory reset" - or even if it uses that terminology.
Hi my phone has already been rooted and loaded with a rom as far as i know. someone did it for me before but i completly forget how he did it and dont know where to start. Was reading the guides but i dont quite understand how to do it from when i already have one loaded in. Any chance someone can lead me to the right direction. Also have Cyanogenmod 7 not sure if that makes a difference and clockworkmod recovery v3.0.0.5
Flash latest recovery through rom manager, download rom you want, verify md5 sum, transfer onto sd card if not already there. Then this it's what I do-reboot into recovery, use trackpad to scroll and select items, perform a backup of current rom (nandroid), factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, format system (very important), choose install zip, scroll through your sd card files until you find the zip, select it and let it do it's thing. Once done, reboot phone, let boot and leave alone for 10 minutes, reboot into recovery again, fix permissions, reboot phone and let sit for 5 minutes (should load a lot faster), then set up phone how you want. Use apps from the play store to back up app data, text messages, etc. just don't bother backing up system apps, can cause issues. Download any apps you want directly from play store (under my apps) before restoring data to them. Make sure you don't wipe sd card unless you have it backed up on a computer and are willing to transfer everything over in recovery...it all sounds complicated but after you do it a couple times, it doesn't take very long. Main thing is to ALWAYS make a back up before flashing anything (rom, kernel, mod, etc.) To flash a kernel, you just need to wipe cache and dalvik cache only and fix permissions.
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Flash latest recovery through rom manager, download rom you want, verify md5 sum, transfer onto sd card if not already there. Then this it's what I do-reboot into recovery, use trackpad to scroll and select items, perform a backup of current rom (nandroid), factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, format system (very important), choose install zip, scroll through your sd card files until you find the zip, select it and let it do it's thing. Once done, reboot phone, let boot and leave alone for 10 minutes, reboot into recovery again, fix permissions, reboot phone and let sit for 5 minutes (should load a lot faster), then set up phone how you want. Use apps from the play store to back up app data, text messages, etc. just don't bother backing up system apps, can cause issues. Download any apps you want directly from play store (under my apps) before restoring data to them. Make sure you don't wipe sd card unless you have it backed up on a computer and are willing to transfer everything over in recovery...it all sounds complicated but after you do it a couple times, it doesn't take very long. Main thing is to ALWAYS make a back up before flashing anything (rom, kernel, mod, etc.) To flash a kernel, you just need to wipe cache and dalvik cache only and fix permissions.
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any chance i can get this is noob terms lol
grkkilla said:
any chance i can get this is noob terms lol
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Go on YouTube and type in how to flash a custom rom on the mytouch 4g something should come up that'll be easy to follow
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First of all.. what is what u really want to do? to root it again? to change rom?(operative system)??? or what??? here are a couple of link that may help u... anyway be more specifict...
This may help....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281085
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388962
Whole Story:
I'm on a i337m Canadian S4 - Comes with Bootloader unlocked.
Last night I clicked "Format Data" by mistake in the newest TWRP - Lost everything - Could not do anything - flashing Roms did not work, so I downloaded a complete Restore of 4.2.2 from Sammobile and Odin 3.0.7 and was going to flash it back to stock.
About 1/2 way through the flash, something failed regarding a partition - Now my phone will not do anything other than display the below screen. It does not load a recovery, it does not go into download mode. Kies does not detect the phone anymore.
What can I do? Anything?
I'm so depressed over this.
bigystyle84 said:
Whole Story:
I'm on a i337m Canadian S4 - Comes with Bootloader unlocked.
Last night I clicked "Format Data" by mistake in the newest TWRP - Lost everything - Could not do anything - flashing Roms did not work, so I downloaded a complete Restore of 4.2.2 from Sammobile and Odin 3.0.7 and was going to flash it back to stock.
About 1/2 way through the flash, something failed regarding a partition - Now my phone will not do anything other than display the below screen. It does not load a recovery, it does not go into download mode. Kies does not detect the phone anymore.
What can I do? Anything?
I'm so depressed over this.
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Format data will do nothing other than restore to factory settings, it should boot straight after.
winwiz said:
Format data will do nothing other than restore to factory settings, it should boot straight after.
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From what I've read, Format Data using the newest version of TWRP deletes everything, causing everything not to work and is some sort of bug.
The ODIN Flash then failed after too.
I have the i337M Canadian version with the S600 Qualcomm
I've flashed via Odin dozens of times before with my previous Note II / S3 - never had one fail.
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From what I've read, Format Data using the newest version of TWRP deletes everything, causing everything not to work and is some sort of bug.
The ODIN Flash then failed after too.
I have the i337M Canadian version with the S600 Qualcomm
I've flashed via Odin dozens of times before with my previous Note II / S3 - never had one fail.
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Does adb detect the phone?
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Does adb detect the phone?
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I'm not sure - I can see when I get home.
Can a cable cause this? I am not using the Cable that came with the phone - That wasn't included when I bought it. I'm using a Sony Cable from a Xperia T I used to own.
Why did the Odin flash fail to begin with?
Why did Format Data in TWRP cause all this to happen?
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I'm not sure - I can see when I get home.
Can a cable cause this? I am not using the Cable that came with the phone - That wasn't included when I bought it. I'm using a Sony Cable from a Xperia T I used to own.
Why did the Odin flash fail to begin with?
Why did Format Data in TWRP cause all this to happen?
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You can also ask Does god exist and what is the meaning of life.
Haha. I don't know. Such rethorical questions.
The cable matters because the other cable might not push enough current. Not sure. About the rest I have no idea. TWRP has a bug that's for sure. I don't use it. Check what adb says.
RESOLVED!!!
Tried my Laptop running Windows 7, and switched the cable. Also tried ODIN 1.85 instead of 3.07
Finally! This version of ODIN recongizes my phone.
3rd Attempt at flashing the firmware worked. The first TWO times failed.
Once it flashed, it froze, but factory rest has me back to Stock.
Now - to avoid that format Data button in TWRP, think I'll be giving CWM a try for the first time in years. Need me some Google Edition.
bigystyle84 said:
RESOLVED!!!
Tried my Laptop running Windows 7, and switched the cable. Also tried ODIN 1.85 instead of 3.07
Finally! This version of ODIN recongizes my phone.
3rd Attempt at flashing the firmware worked. The first TWO times failed.
Once it flashed, it froze, but factory rest has me back to Stock.
Now - to avoid that format Data button in TWRP, think I'll be giving CWM a try for the first time in years. Need me some Google Edition.
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Wiping data, opposed to Formatting data.
TWRP FAQ
What to Wipe in TWRP
If you are switching ROMs (changing from one ROM to a completely different one) then you should perform a factory reset. A factory reset wipes data and cache (which includes dalvik cache). A factory reset will also wipe sd-ext and android_secure if your device has those items. 99% of the time, this is all that you need to wipe and you only need to do it once, not three times as some people would lead you to believe.
If you're installing a nightly update, then oftentimes you don't need to wipe anything at all. However, if you encounter strange behavior, then you may want to consider performing a factory reset. Of course, if the ROM maker recommends that you do a factory reset during an update, then it's a good idea to follow their recommendation.
The vast majority of ROMs wipe system as part of the zip install. This means that in most cases you do not need to wipe system... ever.
At this point, cache (not dalvik cache) is primarily used for recovery. It's used to store the recovery log and for storing OTA (Over The Air) updates. You probably don't need to wipe cache, and cache is already wiped as part of a factory reset.
In most ROMs, dalvik cache is stored in the data partition, so if you do a factory reset, you've also wiped dalvik cache. In a few custom ROMs, especially on older devices with small data partitions, the ROM maker may have moved dalvik to the cache partition to provide you with more room for apps. Since we wipe cache with a factory reset, again, you probably don't need to wipe dalvik. There are a few situations where you may need to wipe dalvik cache when installing updates, but you will know that it's needed when you are greeted with force closes when trying to open some apps.
Depending on your device and its configuration, you may have options for wiping internal storage, external storage, sd-ext, android_secure, and/or an option for formatting data. There's almost no reason that you would ever need to use these items. These options are there for convenience. For instance, if you're getting ready to sell your device, then it's a good idea to wipe everything on the device so that the new owner doesn't get your private data. Note that these wipe options may not be completely destructive. If you store especially sensitive information on your device or are really concerned about your private data, then you may need to look into other options to ensure that your data is fully destroyed.
norml said:
Wiping data, opposed to Formatting data.
TWRP FAQ
What to Wipe in TWRP
If you are switching ROMs (changing from one ROM to a completely different one) then you should perform a factory reset. A factory reset wipes data and cache (which includes dalvik cache). A factory reset will also wipe sd-ext and android_secure if your device has those items. 99% of the time, this is all that you need to wipe and you only need to do it once, not three times as some people would lead you to believe.
If you're installing a nightly update, then oftentimes you don't need to wipe anything at all. However, if you encounter strange behavior, then you may want to consider performing a factory reset. Of course, if the ROM maker recommends that you do a factory reset during an update, then it's a good idea to follow their recommendation.
The vast majority of ROMs wipe system as part of the zip install. This means that in most cases you do not need to wipe system... ever.
At this point, cache (not dalvik cache) is primarily used for recovery. It's used to store the recovery log and for storing OTA (Over The Air) updates. You probably don't need to wipe cache, and cache is already wiped as part of a factory reset.
In most ROMs, dalvik cache is stored in the data partition, so if you do a factory reset, you've also wiped dalvik cache. In a few custom ROMs, especially on older devices with small data partitions, the ROM maker may have moved dalvik to the cache partition to provide you with more room for apps. Since we wipe cache with a factory reset, again, you probably don't need to wipe dalvik. There are a few situations where you may need to wipe dalvik cache when installing updates, but you will know that it's needed when you are greeted with force closes when trying to open some apps.
Depending on your device and its configuration, you may have options for wiping internal storage, external storage, sd-ext, android_secure, and/or an option for formatting data. There's almost no reason that you would ever need to use these items. These options are there for convenience. For instance, if you're getting ready to sell your device, then it's a good idea to wipe everything on the device so that the new owner doesn't get your private data. Note that these wipe options may not be completely destructive. If you store especially sensitive information on your device or are really concerned about your private data, then you may need to look into other options to ensure that your data is fully destroyed.
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Thanks - I realize this and am installing TWRP as we speak. (I just prefer it)
I was actually reading the Complete Guide in the general section and saw under CWM install that you need to format data between switching Roms.. I never actually did this ever with previous phones. Completely my fault for reading the CWM part, not the TWRP part, right under neath. I thought the Format Data was something S4 specific since this is my 2nd day with the device.
I'm now rooted with TWRP back on.
Hey guys. I have TWRP 2.8.7.2 installed. I've been using Pure Nexus + Elemental X exclusively since December. This never seemed to be a problem before, but my last few flashes have resulted in sticky data. I go into TWRP, advanced wipe and wipe: DALVIK, System, data, Cache. Then, I delete Android from the internal storage and any other app directories that linger. Then I install the ROM, GApps, and kernel. Then, when I first boot my email shows up in the Google account setup. I thought "maybe it's saved on the sim card." But then I notice that when I reinstall apps, that they retain their data and my user data (for example, I don't even need to log into Runkeeper).
So somehow, despite performing a full wipe and clean install my user data is being saved. I know it's not part of internal storage so wiping that would only result in me having to copy my ROM files, music, photos, etc back over. So, where is this user data being saved and why isn't it being wiped?
Any help would be appreciated.
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Hey guys. I have TWRP 2.8.7.2 installed. I've been using Pure Nexus + Elemental X exclusively since December. This never seemed to be a problem before, but my last few flashes have resulted in sticky data. I go into TWRP, advanced wipe and wipe: DALVIK, System, data, Cache. Then, I delete Android from the internal storage and any other app directories that linger. Then I install the ROM, GApps, and kernel. Then, when I first boot my email shows up in the Google account setup. I thought "maybe it's saved on the sim card." But then I notice that when I reinstall apps, that they retain their data and my user data (for example, I don't even need to log into Runkeeper).
So somehow, despite performing a full wipe and clean install my user data is being saved. I know it's not part of internal storage so wiping that would only result in me having to copy my ROM files, music, photos, etc back over. So, where is this user data being saved and why isn't it being wiped?
Any help would be appreciated.
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I'm not sure why this is happening, it's definitely word. But is there a reason you're wiping like this when updating the ROM? You really don't need to, you can just dirty flash the ROM zip when updating.
Heisenberg said:
I'm not sure why this is happening, it's definitely word. But is there a reason you're wiping like this when updating the ROM? You really don't need to, you can just dirty flash the ROM zip when updating.
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I don't like to dirty wipe. I guess it's the OCD in me that likes to start clean every time. I wonder if it's a bug in TWRP or something.
jserio said:
I don't like to dirty wipe. I guess it's the OCD in me that likes to start clean every time. I wonder if it's a bug in TWRP or something.
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I used to do the same thing, until I realised I was just wasting time for no benefit. I don't think it's a TWRP issue, I was using that same build for ages with no problems. You could try updating to the latest TWRP though.
Try with "rm - fr" instead of regular wipe in options, maybe this works.
Are you doing a Factory Reset in TWRP to actually wipe the rom away? You list system, cache, and data (internal storage) but not Factory Reset.
Alternatively, are your apps reinstalling after signing into your account at Setup Wizard?
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Try wiping system 2x. I had to do this on my S6. After wiping the first time and going back to the advance menu, System would then show up as 2 different partitions, System Read and System Write. I had to wipe the 2 in order to do a clean install. Although this is not the case for the 6P, I have made it a habit to do so. If that fails, you will need to adb the factory image.
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Are you doing a Factory Reset in TWRP to actually wipe the rom away? You list system, cache, and data (internal storage) but not Factory Reset.
Alternatively, are your apps reinstalling after signing into your account at Setup Wizard?
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He's already performing a factory reset by wiping the partitions individually.
Heisenberg said:
He's already performing a factory reset by wiping the partitions individually.
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That's what you would think, but why is this happening?
FWIW, I always TWRP factory reset, then wipe all the partitions he mentioned again by itself and have never seen this behavior on any version of TWRP.
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That's what you would think, but why is this happening?
FWIW, I always TWRP factory reset, then wipe all the partitions he mentioned again by itself and have never seen this behavior on any version of TWRP.
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I have no explanation for what's happening, I really don't know. I only ever use the advanced wipe menu, it's pointless performing the factory reset too.